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What to do if i was born with a thumb that dosnt bend. it has no knuckle. is there any way this could be fixed?

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Maybe: There are some amazing surgical advances these days. To get the best answer to your question, talk to a hand specialist (surgeon).

Answered 12/23/2013

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