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Duplication of the Thumb
1 Jun 1994
Abstract excerpt
Thumb duplication is a common congenital abnormality accounting for 6.6% of all hand deformities. The object of the primary surgery is to achieve a thumb with aligned joint surfaces and epiphyses perpendicular to the long axis, central flexor and extensor tendons, and adequate collateral ligaments. Experienced surgeons with an understanding of the abnormal anatomy and knowledge of the numerous refinements in...
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