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The Blauth classification system remains the cornerstone for guiding treatment decisions, with management strategies tailored to the stability of the carpometacarpal joint and overall thumb function. Treatment options include observation, soft tissue reconstruction with opponensplasty and ligament stabilization, or thumb ablation with index finger pollicization. Outcomes vary based on the severity of hypoplasia, associated conditions, and surgical approach, with pollicization offering favorable restoration in advanced deficiency. 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