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Table 4 Key results in arthrolysis in 43 patients. Figures are in median (range). The P-values refer to the preoperative compared to follow-up measures (The paired 2-tailed T-test)

From: Increased ROM and high patient satisfaction after open arthrolysis: a follow-up-study of 43 patients with posttraumatic stiff elbows

Variable

Preoperative

Peroperative

Follow-up

P-value

Flexion

110 (30–160)°

130 (110–160)°

132 (75–151)°

<0.01

Extension

40 (10–90)°

15 (5–70)°

23 (8–84)°

<0.01

F/E arc

50 (0–110)°

120 (60–160)°

106 (0–144)°

<0.01

Pronation

70 (0–90)°

70 (0–90)°

72 (5–86)°

0.03

Supination

60 (0–96)°

78 (0–96)°

69 (−26-96)°

0.24

Total rotation

120 (0–182)°

140 (0–182)°

139 (0–174)°

0.03