Table 2.
Type of palsy | Elbow Flexion/Kg | Elbow Extension/Kg | Wrist Extension/Kg |
---|---|---|---|
C8-T1 | 16.2(95% CI, 13.5-18.9) | 12.5 (95% CI, 7.9 17) | 9.5(95% CI, 6.7-12.2) |
C7-T1 | 11.6 (95% CI, 10.6-12.6) | 3(95% CI,1.7-4.2) | 6(95% CI, 3.6-8.3) |
Normal | 19(17.2-20.7) | 11.8 (10.4-13.2) | 13(95% CI, 11.4-14.5) |
Values of strength for elbow flexion/extension and wrist extension in C8-T1 and C7-T1 palsies. Strength in C7-T1 injuries was significantly (p < 0.05) reduced relative to the normal, contralateral limb. The rates for the C8-T1 injury group did not differ from normal values. In the C7-T1 group, elbow and wrist extension strengths were 25% and 46% those of the normal side, respectively.