[Blauth classification of thumb hypoplasia: thought and proposition of modification]

P Gasnier; N Kerfant; D Le Nen; A Boloorchi; W Hu

doi:10.1016/j.anplas.2010.09.007

[Blauth classification of thumb hypoplasia: thought and proposition of modification]

Ann Chir Plast Esthet. 2011 Aug;56(4):321-4. doi: 10.1016/j.anplas.2010.09.007. Epub 2010 Oct 12.

[Article in French]

Authors

P Gasnier¹, N Kerfant, D Le Nen, A Boloorchi, W Hu

Affiliation

¹ Unité de chirurgie plastique, reconstructrice et esthétique, centre hospitalo-universitaire de la Cavale-Blanche, boulevard Tanguy-Prigent, Brest cedex, France. [email protected]

PMID: 20943305
DOI: 10.1016/j.anplas.2010.09.007

Abstract

Using the conclusions of the previous article concerning the therapeutic indications for handling hypoplastic thumb, we suggest an amendment to the current Blauth classification. This alteration is based on the management of this congenital anomaly, whereas the Blauth classification describes the morphological characteristics of the malformation. It appears for us more usable in practice by its easiness to be memorized.

Publication types

English Abstract

MeSH terms

Hand Deformities / classification*
Hand Deformities / physiopathology
Hand Deformities / surgery
Humans
Orthopedic Procedures / methods
Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods
Range of Motion, Articular
Thumb / abnormalities*
Thumb / physiopathology
Thumb / surgery
Treatment Outcome

Supplementary concepts

Thumb deformity