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Thumb does not bend since birth

2025-04-19 08:57:37
Hello, I am unable to bend my thumb at mp joint since birth. My father and son has same issue. Both thumbs are affected. what is this deformity called and how to fix this. Other fingers are working as expected.
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Get xray of thumb

Answered2025-04-20 08:43:53

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