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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
1978-10-18
pubmed:abstractText
Digital ulnar drift in the rheumatoid hand is a complex problem. The radial deformity of the wrist causes abnormal forces on the extrinsic flexor and extensor tendons which aggravate metacarpophalangeal ulnar drift. Analysis of the results of the transfer of the extensor carpi radialis longus to the extensor carpi ulnaris in 20 wrists showed that 13 of 20 had significant correction of the wrist deformity. The transferred tendon did not contract during active ulnar deviation. Laboratory studies of the transfer on cadaveric rheumatoid wrist models showed correction of the wrist deformity. The dorsal ulnar capsule was determined to be a stabilizer of wrist position, as evidenced by deformity after transection.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jul
pubmed:issn
0363-5023
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
3
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
390-4
pubmed:dateRevised
2009-6-8
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1978
pubmed:articleTitle
Clinical and experimental studies on the effect of extensor carpi radialis longus transfer in the rheumatoid hand.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article