Tendon ruptures in the rheumatoid hand: Analysis of treatment and functional results in 60 patients

J. Russell Moore; Andrew J. Weiland; Lauren Valdata

doi:10.1016/S0363-5023(87)80151-X

Tendon ruptures in the rheumatoid hand: Analysis of treatment and functional results in 60 patients

J. Russell Moore, Andrew J. Weiland, Lauren Valdata

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Seventy-six reconstructive procedures were performed to treat tendon rupture in 60 patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Tendon rupture commonly occurred in the extensors to the ring and small fingers. However, ruptures of extensors and several flexor tendons were also encountered. Single or double tendon ruptures responded successfully to a variety of tendon transfers. Reconstruction for multiple tendon ruptures is a salvage procedure that is often associated with extensor lag and impairment of overall function. Early aggressive treatment of distal radioulnar joint derangements in the rheumatoid wrist is recommended to forestall many cases of tendon rupture.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	9-14
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of Hand Surgery
Volume	12
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0363-5023(87)80151-X
State	Published - 1987
Externally published	Yes

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Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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