title: Functional deficit following loss of continuity of the long extensors of the fingers: a method of assessment.
abstract: A method for assessing hand function following loss of the long finger extensors in Zones 6 and 7 (Verdan, 1968) is described. It relies on a number of mechanical and functional tests combined with a detailed questionnaire.
authors.affiliation: North East Thames Regional Centre for Plastic Surgery, Billericay, Essex.
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Quaba
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Elliot
authors.forename: B C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Sommerlad
mesh_terms: D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005385:Fingers; D006225:Hand / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D013710:Tendons / Q000503:physiopathology*