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hand injuries and disorders  

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  • Injuries and disorders of the hand can often cause a person to change his or her entire lifestyle. As time progresses, the human race tends to be increasingly dependent upon their hands for fine coordinated movements, such as typing and dialing numbers on miniature phones. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Hand Injuries and Disorders]

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