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Patients were evaluated for complications post-operatively. The data for defect size and defect site was cross-tabulated for reconstructive options with the help of SPSS. Different flaps were performed depending on the site and size of the defect, which were arranged in a schema to develop an algorithm.&lt;\/br&gt; &lt;b&gt;&lt;br&gt;Results:&lt;\/b&gt; After scrutinising the data, 35 patients qualified for the study, comprising 71.4% (25) males and 28.6% (10) females. The mean age (and SD) was 31.17 +15.8 years. The right thumb was affected in the majority of the study sample (57.1%), and the majority were affected by machine injury or post-traumatic contractures, affecting 25.7% (n = 9) and 22.9% (n = 8), respectively. Injuries to the first web space and distal to the IPJ of the thumb were the most common, accounting for 28.6% (n = 10) each. A first dorsal metacarpal artery flap was the most common flap, followed by retrograde posterior interosseous artery flap, observed in 11 (31.4%) and 6 (17.1%) cases. The most common complication observed in the study population was flap congestion (n = 2, 5.7%) with a complete flap loss in 1 patient (2.9%). Based on the cross-tabulation of flaps against the size and location of defects, an algorithm was developed to help standardise reconstruction of thumb defects.&lt;\/br&gt; &lt;b&gt;&lt;br&gt;Conclusion:&lt;\/b&gt; Thumb reconstruction is critical in restoring the patient\u2019s hand function. This classification-based, structured approach for thumb reconstruction will help hand surgeons in taking decisions and selecting effective coverage options with minimal complications. 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