The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery

The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery

Why I Take Pride as a Hand Surgeon?

Document Type : In Brief

Authors
Mahla Daliri
Ali Moradi
Orthopedics Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
10.22038/abjs.2024.81757.3784
Abstract
From the intricate movements that allow us to create art, express emotions, and communicate with others to the tactile sensations that connect us to the world, hands play a vital role in shaping our experiences and interactions. Hand is the bridge between the man’s imagination and the physical world, the conduit through which inspiration flows and ideas take shape. However, our hands' remarkable skill and precision didn't simply come into existence; it required significant changes in other body parts and biomechanics to accommodate and support them.
        Level of evidence: V
Keywords
Editorial
Evolution
Hand
Hand surgery
Subjects

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The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery
Volume 13, Issue 8
August 2025
Pages 524-525

  • Receive Date 12 October 2024
  • Revise Date 11 April 2025
  • Accept Date 31 December 2024