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by Anonymous on November 2nd, 2006

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I have heard that if one's dominant hand is seriously damaged, their handedness can change. Is this possible without losing a limb?

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  • by lynnenorth on November 3rd, 2006

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    If someone can't use their dominant hand for some weeks, for example if their arm were badly broken and had to be immobilised, then they can (and usually will) learn to use their off-hand to do a lot they ordinarily wouldn't use it for -- and this can include writing. The younger someone is when this happens, the easier it is for them to learn this.

    Having said that, hand *preference* does not change. As soon as the dominant hand is available again, they'll go back to using it. However, they will be more comfortable using their off-hand than they had been before, and that is permanent.

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