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Hand-arm vibration syndrome: a common occupational hazard in industrialized countries.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21310765     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Regular exposure to hand-transmitted vibration can result in symptoms and signs of peripheral vascular, neurological and other disorders collectively known as the hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). A significant proportion of workers can suffer from HAVS after using vibrating power tools. HAVS is a chronic and progressive disorder. Early recognition and prevention is the key to managing vibrating tool exposures and health effects. This article gives a broad overview of the condition with a detailed account of its pathogenesis, identification and management.
Authors:
C Heaver; K S Goonetilleke; H Ferguson; S Shiralkar
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review     Date:  2011-02-10
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of hand surgery, European volume     Volume:  36     ISSN:  2043-6289     ISO Abbreviation:  J Hand Surg Eur Vol     Publication Date:  2011 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-06-20     Completed Date:  2011-11-02     Revised Date:  2011-12-09    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101315820     Medline TA:  J Hand Surg Eur Vol     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  354-63     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Vascular Surgery, Russell's Hall Hospital, Dudley, UK.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / complications,  diagnosis
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome / complications,  diagnosis*,  physiopathology,  prevention & control*
Humans
Occupational Diseases / complications,  diagnosis*,  physiopathology,  prevention & control*
Prognosis
Severity of Illness Index
Vibration / adverse effects*

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