Thumb hypoplasia Blauth classification

Modified Blauth classification of hypoplastic thumb
I Minimal shortening and narrowing
II Thumb-Index web space narrowing
Hypoplastic intrinsic thenar muscles
Metacarpophalangeal joint instability
III A Type II features, plus extrinsic tendon abnormalities and
Hypoplastic metacarpal, stable carpometacarpal
B Type II features, plus extrinsic tendon abnormalities and
Partial metacarpal aplasia, unstable carpometacarpal
IV Floating thumb
V Absent thumb

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