Surgery for rupture of extensor tendons in rheumatoid arthritis

Hand. 1976 Oct;8(3):279-86. doi: 10.1016/0072-968x(76)90015-2.

Abstract

Forty-two patients underwent fifty-four operations for rupture of extensor tendons in rheumatoid disease. The results are analysed and factors affecting the results discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid / complications*
  • Female
  • Fingers* / surgery
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methods
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Rupture, Spontaneous
  • Tendon Transfer
  • Tendons* / surgery