hand arm vibration syndrome

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Hand arm vibration syndrome is also known as vibration white finger or dead finger. This condition is caused by the continuous use of vibrating power tools and affects thousands of workers every year. This disorder affects the nerves, muscles, joints, and blood vessels of the hand and arm. The greatest risk of developing this syndrome is between 50 and 150 Hz. The effects of this include numbness in the fingers, fingers change colour and loss of manual use.

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Page 1: Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome

Vibration Syndrome

Hand Arm

Hand arm vibration syndrome is also known as vibration white finger or

dead finger. This condition is caused by the continuous use of vibrating

power tools and affects thousands of workers every year. This disorder

affects the nerves, muscles, joints, and blood vessels of the hand and

arm. The greatest risk of developing this syndrome is between 50 and

150 Hz. The effects of this include numbness in the fingers, fingers

change colour and loss of manual use.