Effects of extensor synovectomy and excision of the distal ulna in rheumatoid arthritis on long-term function.

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PURPOSE: Objective outcomes data after excision of the distal ulna in rheumatoid arthritis are lacking. The aim of this study was to evaluate the functional results of this surgery in the long term. METHODS: We prospectively collected data on range of motion (22 wrists), visual analog pain scores (14 wrists), and grip strength measured using a Jamar dynamometer (20 hands) in a group of 23 patients (26 wrists) preoperatively and at 3 months, 12 months, and a minimum of 5 years postoperatively...

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Authors: Jain, A; Ball, C; Freidin, A; Nanchahal, J

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Journal of hand surgery
• Volume: 35
• Issue: 9
• Pages: 1442-1448
• Publication date: 2010-09-01
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2010.04.034
• EISSN: 1531-6564
• ISSN: 0363-5023
• Language: English
• Keywords: Hand Strength; Middle Aged; Orthopedic Procedures; Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Cohort Studies; Treatment Outcome; Pain Measurement; Humans; Synovial Membrane; Tendons; Aged; Recovery of Function; Follow-Up Studies; Wrist Joint; Postoperative Complications; Aged, 80 and over; Female; Prospective Studies; Statistics, Nonparametric; Range of Motion, Articular; Risk Assessment; Male; Severity of Illness Index; Ulna; Time Factors