Patient story 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.
Patient story 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.
Patient story 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!
