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The hand is the primary tool with which the human being relates with its environment and other living beings. Some see the hand as an extension of the brain, as both evolved into highly specialized organs throughout the ages. The insurgence of pathologies or trauma sustained to the distal aspect of the upper quadrant can have extremely negative repercussions on a person’s life.
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Romagnoli, F., Tocco, S. (2018). The Hand and the Occupational Therapy. In: Masiero, S., Carraro, U. (eds) Rehabilitation Medicine for Elderly Patients. Practical Issues in Geriatrics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-57406-6_13
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