Thumb Hypoplasia Patient Stories
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Saving Thaxton’s Thumb: Treatment for Thumb Hypoplasia
When doctors suggested amputating Thaxton’s non-functioning thumb, his family sought alternative treatments – and hope – at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Holt-Oram Syndrome and Hand Reconstruction: Wade’s Story
From turning a book’s pages to carrying a baseball bat, Wade’s ability to negotiate the world has expanded thanks to his new thumbs.
Thumb Hypoplasia: Dean’s Story
Dean was born without bone or muscle in his left thumb. Surgeons at CHOP created a thumb using Dean's index finger. He's been unstoppable ever since!