Is deformed hand in a child with wrist and thumb bone with no other nails and bones a physical disability?
Patient: Hi my baby girl was born with a deformed left hand she has a wrist and the bottom bone in her thumb the rest are stubs with nails & no bones. She is 4 weeks old what should i expect also is this classed as a physical disability. We are really worried x thanks carol Doctor: Hello,  Unfortunately, she is having some form of congenital deformity and in lead to some sort of disability. You can seek help from a physiatrist to overcome the disability by means of exercises.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Take care  Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician