Abstract:The aesthetic appearance of the thumb hasn't been analysed to a similar extent as thumb function which would aid during reconstructive surgeries of the thumb and first web space and analyse its outcome. The purpose of this study is to determine the relative length, girth, nail width of thumb with respect to the index finger and intermetacarpal distance. Measurement of the 1 st web space arc radius has been done to tackle the problem of webbing which is not addressed by IMD and palmar abduction angles. A total … Show more
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