Vibration-induced white finger syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome among Finnish metal workers

Sauni, Riitta; Pääkkönen, Rauno; Virtema, Pauliina; Jäntti, V; Kähönen, Mika; Toppila, Esko; Pyykkö, Ilmari; Uitti, Jukka

doi:10.1007/s00420-008-0357-6

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“…Education has also been shown to correlate with the EQ-5D index. However, we did not use education as an explanatory variable in the analyses because the participants in our study represented a homogenous group of blue-collar workers (Sauni et al 2009a).…”

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“…A comprehensive questionnaire focusing on cumulative exposure to HAV and upper-arm symptoms was sent to these workers, and this study was based on the results of the questionnaires of 133 participants. Clinical examinations were performed by a physician according to a written protocol, and the results have been reported in an earlier article (Sauni et al 2009a). …”

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Quality of life (EQ-5D) and hand-arm vibration syndrome

Sauni

Virtema

Pääkkönen

et al. 2009

Int Arch Occup Environ Health

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The findings of the present study suggest that symptoms related to HAV exposure significantly diminish the quality of life. This impairment can be seen in the different dimensions of well-being that are measured by EQ-5D. EQ-5D seems to correlate with both the severity of symptoms and the cumulative exposure index, and can thus be recommended as part of the health examination of workers exposed to HAV.

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Quality of life (EQ-5D) and hand-arm vibration syndrome

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Virtema

Pääkkönen

et al. 2009

Int Arch Occup Environ Health

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“…At the beginning of the 20th century (1911), the Italian doctor Loriga [ 43 ] described for the first time the occurrence of tingling, numbness and whitening of the fingers of the hands in stoneworkers and carvers who used a pneumatic hammer without a handle. It is known that some working tools and devices produce vibrations that, after a certain period of time, cause cumulative traumatic disorders, which eventually lead to conditions such as Vibration White Finger on the hands and feet [ 44 ], Raynaud’s disease [ 45 ], parasthesia [ 46 , 47 ], carpal tunnel syndrome [ 48 ], back and neck pain [ 49 , 50 ], headache and dizziness [ 51 ], indigestion, and other problems.…”

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Occupational Disease as the Bane of Workers’ Lives: A Study of Its Incidence in Slovakia. Part 2

Andrejiová

Piňosová

Badida

2021

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The main objective of this article is to monitor the development of the number of occupational diseases related to selected physical factors in the working environment (noise, vibration and dust). Each region of Slovakia has its own specific social and economic conditions. Due to the existence of a strong correlation between the several regional variables observed, principal component analysis (PCA) was used to determine the new variables. Cluster analysis was used to group regions with similar characteristics. A dendrogram was created using the average linkage method, which illustrated the similarity of the regions studied. The value of the cophenetic correlation coefficient (CC = 0.90) confirms the validity of the average linkage method. The result of the cluster analysis is the grouping of the eight regions into five homogenic groups (clusters). An analysis of the data shows that Slovakia’s regional differences significantly influence the incidence of occupational diseases in individual regions. It is shown that, in Slovakia, the development of the number of occupational diseases has seen a favourable trend in the long term.

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“…1,2) Raynaud’s phenomenon—vibration white finger—should be considered if the patient has a history of exposure to cold temperatures or vibration. 48) Osteoarthritis of the metacarpophalangeal joint or wrist should also be considered if joint pain, pain experienced during motion, or radiologically apparent arthritis is recognized. 49) Multiple sclerosis, syringomyelia, and brachial plexus injuries should also be excluded, although they are less common neurological conditions.…”

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Importance of Recognizing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome for Neurosurgeons: A Review

Yunoki

Kanda

Suzuki

et al. 2017

Neurol. Med. Chir.(Tokyo)

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Idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common complaint, reflecting entrapment neuropathy of the upper extremity. CTS produces symptoms similar to those of other conditions, such as cervical spondylosis or ischemic or neoplastic intracranial disease. Because of these overlaps, patients with CTS are often referred to a neurosurgeon. Surgical treatment of CTS was started recently in our department. Through this experience, we realized that neurosurgeons should have an increased awareness of this condition so they can knowledgeably assess patients with a differential diagnosis that includes CTS and cervical spinal and cerebral disease. We conducted a literature review to gain the information needed to summarize current knowledge on the clinical, pathogenetic, and therapeutic aspects of CTS. Because the optimal diagnostic criteria for this disease are still undetermined, its diagnosis is based on the patient’s history and physical examination, which should be confirmed by nerve conduction studies and imaging modalities such as magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasonography. Treatment methods include observation, medication, splinting, steroid injections, and surgical intervention. Understanding the clinical features and pathogenesis of CTS, as well as the therapeutic options available to treat it, is important for neurosurgeons if they are to provide the correct management of patients with this disease.

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Vibration-induced white finger syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome among Finnish metal workers

Cited by 23 publications

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Quality of life (EQ-5D) and hand-arm vibration syndrome

Quality of life (EQ-5D) and hand-arm vibration syndrome

Occupational Disease as the Bane of Workers’ Lives: A Study of Its Incidence in Slovakia. Part 2

Importance of Recognizing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome for Neurosurgeons: A Review

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