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Hand-arm vibration syndrome. A double-blind case-control study with a new esthesiometer

D S Chatterjee1

  • 1Ford Motor Company Limited, Brentwood, Essex, UK.

Occupational Medicine (Oxford, England)
|July 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

A new depth-sense esthesiometer effectively diagnosed hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) in a case-control study. This tool aids in clinical and field assessments for occupational health professionals.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Medicine
  • Clinical Neurosciences
  • Diagnostic Tools

Background:

  • Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) is a significant occupational health concern.
  • Accurate diagnosis of HAVS is crucial for effective management and prevention.
  • Existing diagnostic methods may have limitations in clinical and field settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a new depth-sense esthesiometer for diagnosing hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS).
  • To compare the diagnostic performance of the esthesiometer against clinical diagnosis in a case-control study.

Main Methods:

  • A double-blind, case-control study involving 34 subjects (15 patients with suspected HAVS, 19 controls).
  • Data collection included questionnaires, clinical examinations, and depth-sense esthesiometry.

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  • The study was conducted collaboratively between the author and the Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland.

    • Main Results:

    • The depth-sense esthesiometer positively diagnosed 14 out of 15 patients with HAVS.
    • One false positive result was observed in the control group (1 out of 19).
    • The esthesiometer demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing HAVS.

    Conclusions:

    • The new depth-sense esthesiometer is an effective tool for diagnosing hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS).
    • Despite not being entirely objective, the esthesiometer is suitable for both clinical and field studies.
    • This diagnostic aid can improve the identification and management of HAVS in occupational settings.