Joint mobility and grip strength of 304 patients with rheumatoid arthritis
| Variable | Mean (SD) | Range |
|---|---|---|
| †Mean of right and left sides. | ||
| Wrist† | ||
| Dorsal flexion° | 58 (18) | 0 to 85 |
| Volar flexion° | 59 (17) | 0 to 85 |
| Elbow† | ||
| Flexion° | 147 (8) | 35 to 155 |
| Extension deficit° | 15 (13) | 0 to 55 |
| [No of patients with extension deficit: 67 (22%)] | ||
| Shoulder† | ||
| Flexion° | 171 (22) | 60 to 180 |
| Abduction° | 168 (30) | 35 to 180 |
| Knee† | ||
| Flexion° | 132 (9) | 70 to 140 |
| Extension deficit° | 6 (4) | 0 to 30 |
| [No of patients with extension deficit: 18 (6%)] | ||
| Grip strength† (kg) | 22 (11) | 2 to 64 |