Lack of full passive range of motion (restrictions in flexion, extension, or other movements) of the thumb joint resulting from structural changes of non-bony tissues, such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, joint capsules and/or skin. The term camptodactyly is used if the distal and/or proximal interphalangeal joints are affected.
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Contracture of thumb; Flexion deformities of thumbs; Joint contractures of the thumb; Thumb joint contracture