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Prevention of the hand-arm vibration syndrome.

Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, 1987
In order to determine the prevalence of the hand-arm vibration syndrome before preventive countermeasures were taken, a special health examination was carried out among 417 national forestry workers operating chain saws in the northern area of Hokkaido, Japan. Thirty-two chain-saw workers (7.7%) were diagnosed as exhibiting the vibration syndrome.
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Evaluating the transmitted vibration to operator′s hands hand and effect of protective gloves in real condition, based on International Standard Organization 5349 standard

International Journal of Environmental Health Engineering, 2016
Aims: The objective of this research was an evaluation of hand-held tools vibration acceleration such as circular saw and drill transmitted to operator′s and also to determine the role of glove in vibration reduction of those tools.
Farhad Forouharmajd, Hiva Azmoon, Jafar Akbari, Shiva Soury   +3 more
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Analysis of Hand Held Power Tools for Reducing the Vibration and Force in the Human Hand Arm System [PDF]

, 2015
The main objective of this analysis is to find out the effect of hand held power tools on hand arm and reducing the effects of these hand held power tools on hand arm of the operator.
Shrivastava, Swapnil
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Clinical course, costs and predictive factors for response to treatment in carpal tunnel syndrome: The PALMS study protocol [PDF]

, 2014
Background Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common neuropathy of the upper limb and a significant contributor to hand functional impairment and disability. Effective treatment options include conservative and surgical interventions, however it is
A Patel, AAM Gerritsen, AS Dowrick, BM Huisstede, BM Huisstede, C Evans, C Jerosch-Herold, Christina Jerosch-Herold, DH Palmer, DoH, DW Levine, E Demidenko, Edward CF Wilson, FD Burke, Health and Social Care Information Centre, I Atroshi, JDP Bland, JDP Bland, JDP Bland, JN Katz, Julian Blake, KC Chung, KGM Moons, KU Boyd, L Padua, Lee Shepstone, M Berger, M Foley, ME Goossens, O Sangha, P Hudak, PR Snaith, Q Shi, R Latinovic, S Byford, SC Marshall, SJ Kaplan, SV Kotsis, Tony Dyer, V Meys   +39 more
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The Association Between Vibrotactile and Thermotactile Perception Thresholds and Personal Risk Factors in Workers Exposed to Hand-Transmitted Vibration

Vibration
Background: Hand–arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) is a well-recognized occupational condition resulting from prolonged exposure to hand-transmitted vibration (HTV), characterized by vascular, neurological, and musculoskeletal impairments.
Fabiano Barbiero, Andrea Miani, Marcella Mauro, Flavia Marrone, Enrico Marchetti, Francesca Rui, Angelo Tirabasso, Carlotta Massotti, Marco Tarabini, Francesca Larese Filon, Federico Ronchese   +10 more
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Occupational Musculoskeletal Disorders in Europe: Impact, Risk factors and Preventive Regulations [PDF]

The aim of this article is to characterize musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in EU working population according to available Eurostat data, to identify relevant risk factors and to refer existing legislation and standards to prevent MSDs.
José Miquel Cabeças
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UNERTAN SYNDROME: A CASE SERIES DEMONSTRATING HUMAN DEVOLUTION [PDF]

, 2007
A large family with six individuals exhibiting the Unertan syndrome (UTS)was identified residing in southern Turkey. All of the individuals had mental impairments and walked on all four extremities.
Karaca, Dr. Sibel, Tan, Dr. Meliha, Tan, Prof. Dr. Uner   +2 more
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Does whole body vibration have clinically significant neurophysiological and neurovascular implications? [PDF]

, 2012
Whole body vibration has received much attention as an innovative approach to exercise, leading to constantly increasing attention fro m the scientific community.
Goss-Sampson, Mark, Jimenez, Alfonso, Robbins, Dan, Zeinstra, Edzard   +3 more
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Cold intolerance and hand-arm vibration syndrome

Occupational Medicine, 2022
Roger Anthony, Cooke, Ian James, Lawson
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Prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms among neurosurgical spine surgeons

World Neurosurgery: X
Background: Neurosurgeons, particularly spine surgeons, have high exposure to vibrations via electric or pneumatic drills and repetitive motion. Although no data exist for the prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) among these surgeons, anecdotal ...
Courtney Pendleton, Karina Lenartowicz, Mohamad Bydon, Robert J. Spinner   +3 more
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