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Table 1 Outcomes of extensor tendon reconstruction in rheumatoid hands within a mean follow-up of 14 years

From: Long-term clinical outcome of tendon transfer and tendon graft for extensor tendon ruptures in rheumatoid hands

Outcome

Value

Deformity of MP joint

6 fingers of 3 cases

Rerupture

7 fingers of 3 cases

Extension lag of MP joint (°)

8.7 (0–40)

Range of motion of MP joint(°)

75.5 (20–90)

Pulp-to-palm distance (cm)

0.4 (0–3)

Geldmacher score

20.7 (8–24)

Overall satisfaction rate

86.5 (0–100)