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Upper limb disorders

A new section giving information about upper limb disorders has been added.

Upper limb disorders (ULDs) affect the arms, from fingers to shoulder, and neck. They are often called repetitive strain injuries, ‘RSI’, cumulative trauma disorder or occupational overuse syndrome.

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