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  • Title: Hand-arm vibration syndrome: a common occupational hazard in industrialized countries.
    Author: Heaver C, Goonetilleke KS, Ferguson H, Shiralkar S.
    Journal: J Hand Surg Eur Vol; 2011 Jun; 36(5):354-63. PubMed ID: 21310765.
    Abstract:
    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.
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