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Bilateral trigger thumbs in identical twins.

S R Thomas1, R D Dodds

  • 1Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, England.

Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics. Part B
|March 10, 2000
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This study reports the first known cases of bilateral trigger thumbs in identical twin boys. Surgical release of the A1 pulley successfully treated all affected thumbs, suggesting a genetic link.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Genetics
  • Hand Surgery

Background:

  • Trigger thumb, a common condition in children, involves the finger getting stuck in a bent position.
  • While congenital and acquired causes are debated, a genetic predisposition is suspected.

Observation:

  • Bilateral trigger thumbs were observed in 4-year-old identical male twins.
  • This represents the first documented instance of this condition in identical twins.

Findings:

  • All four affected thumbs were treated with surgical release of the A1 pulley.
  • The surgical intervention yielded positive outcomes for all cases.

Implications:

  • These cases provide evidence supporting a genetic influence on the development of trigger thumb.

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  • Further research into the genetic factors of trigger thumb is warranted.