title: Classification of thumb hypoplasia.
abstract: The author describes eight types of hypoplastic thumb. This classification is important in planning reconstructive surgery, as the selection of an appropriate procedure depends largely upon the classification of the deformity.
mesh_terms: D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000145:classification; D005385:Fingers / Q000002:abnormalities; D006228:Hand Deformities, Congenital; D006801:Humans; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000002:abnormalities; D009132:Muscles / Q000002:abnormalities; D013933:Thumb / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery