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Hitchhiker's thumb, also known as distal hyperextensibility of the thumb, is the condition of having a thumb that has a distal phalange that bends backwards in an angle of 90°. This condition is benign (when isolated) and does not cause pain or affect the thumb with the trait negatively.
Sep 23, 2023 · Hitchhiker’s thumb is when your thumb is very flexible and can bend backward, sometimes up to 90 degrees. Learn more about what causes it, what conditions are associated with it, and more....
Jun 19, 2019 · Hitchhiker’s thumb is a thumb that’s hypermobile, or very flexible, and able to bend backward beyond the normal range of motion. Known formally as distal hyperextensibility, this condition...
May 18, 2022 · Hitchhiker’s thumb means your thumb joint, closest to your nail, is hypermobile. Hypermobile means you can move your joints beyond the normal range of motion. If you can move your thumb joint backward more than 50 degrees, you may have hitchhiker’s thumb.
Dec 29, 2022 · Hitchhiker's thumb is otherwise known as distal hyperextensibility of the thumb. This is because of the genetic traits that make a person bend his thumb backward while stretching. The...
Have you ever seen someone who can bend their thumbs backwards? A hitchhiker's thumb is a recessive trait that causes this flexibility. Here is an explanation, complete with video and pictures.
May 9, 2019 · The Hitchhiker’s Thumb is a thumb where the distal joint can bend as far backwards as 90 degrees. The Hitchhiker’s Thumb is often referenced as a visual trait of genetic inheritance. Here we discuss the science behind it and how we developed a serverless webapp that allows people to score the angle of their thumb.
