The hand arm vibration syndrome: A review

Kester, R. C.; Kent, P. J.; Chetter, I. C.

Abstract

Since its first description over eight decades ago, the hand arm vibration syndrome - vibration white finger as it was previously known - has become one of the most common prescribed diseases in the industrialized world. This article is intended to provide a broad review of existing evidence and knowledge regarding a disease which, for medicolegal reasons, demands attention from all medical personnel. Detailed discussion is presented regarding: the multifactorial aetiology of the syndrome; suggestions for clinical assessment, laboratory investigations and classification of disease severity; and strategies for the prevention and treatment of the syndrome.

Citation

Kester, R. C., Kent, P. J., & Chetter, I. C. (1997). The hand arm vibration syndrome: A review. Cardiovascular Surgery -Oxford-, 6(1), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0967-2109%2897%2900090-2

• Journal Article Type: Review
• Acceptance Date: Dec 31, 1997
• Publication Date: Dec 1, 1997
• Print ISSN: 0967-2109
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 6
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 1-9
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0967-2109%2897%2900090-2
• Keywords: Surgery; Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging; Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/432647