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Patient Guides

Understand your hand before you treat it.

In-depth guides on the conditions we treat most, symptoms, honest treatment options, recovery timelines and what to expect in clinic.Medically reviewed by Dr. Pankaj Jindal (MS Orthopaedics & Reconstructive Microsurgeon), Specialist Hand Surgeon, Jindal Hand Surgery, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

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Fractures & Injuries

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Hand Trauma & Fractures, treatment page
Congenital: Thumb Hypoplasia

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Congenital Hand Differences, treatment page
Complete guide

My Baby Has a Small Thumb: What Does It Mean?

Is your baby's thumb small, weak, crooked or missing? A Pune hand surgeon explains thumb hypoplasia, causes, severity types, surgery timing, pollicization and…

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Baby Born Without a Thumb: Understanding Thumb Aplasia, Causes, and Reconstructive Solutions

Thumb aplasia is a fully treatable condition. Through index finger pollicization, a new, working thumb can be reconstructed entirely from your baby's own index…

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Blauth Classification of Thumb Hypoplasia, Explained for Parents

What do Blauth Types I to V mean for thumb hypoplasia? A Pune hand surgeon explains each grade in plain language, and why IIIa vs IIIb matters most.

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Floating Thumb in a Baby: What Does It Mean?

What is a floating thumb? A Pune hand surgeon explains this severe form of thumb hypoplasia, whether it can be saved, and when pollicization is the better…

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Is There an Ideal Age for Thumb Hypoplasia Surgery?

When is the best age for thumb hypoplasia surgery? A Pune hand surgeon explains why early timing matters for brain integration and long-term function.

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My Baby Was Born With a Crooked Thumb: What Does It Mean?

Is your baby's thumb crooked or bent? A Pune hand surgeon explains what a crooked thumb can mean, when it's thumb hypoplasia, and when it's something else.

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My Baby Was Born Without a Thumb: What Happens Now?

Baby born without a thumb? A Pune hand surgeon explains thumb aplasia and pollicization, how the index finger becomes a thumb, timing, and what to expect.

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One Thumb Smaller Than the Other in a Baby

Noticed one of your baby's thumbs is smaller than the other? A Pune hand surgeon explains what the comparison reveals and what to do next.

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Thumb Hypoplasia and Pollicization Surgery in India: A Guide for Families Traveling for Treatment

Traveling to India for thumb hypoplasia or pollicization surgery? A Pune hand surgeon explains what patients from across India, Africa, Bangladesh, and Sri…

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Thumb Hypoplasia and Radial Club Hand: Why the Two Are Connected

Is thumb hypoplasia linked to a curved forearm or radial club hand? A Pune hand surgeon explains radial longitudinal deficiency and why it changes treatment.

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Thumb Hypoplasia Surgery Cost: What Determines the Price?

What does thumb hypoplasia surgery cost in India? A Pune hand surgeon explains the real cost drivers, severity, procedure, stages, and what a meaningful…

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