In some circumstances, the conditions may be present together. A correct diagnosis is crucial because surgical intervention is not usually beneficial if hand-arm vibration exposure has been a contributing factor. [jamanetwork.com]

Si ritiene che il caso esposto nel presente studio si sia manifestato a causa di particolari fattori organizzativi che con elevata probabilità non si sono mai verificati in altri ospedali o reparti ortopedici. [mattioli1885journals.com]

Get in touch Hand arm vibration syndrome symptoms If you aren’t sure if you are suffering from HAVS, there are a few symptoms which will present themselves to watch out for, such as: Pain in hands, fingers and arms Swelling and throbbing in your fingers [awhsolicitors.co.uk]

Raynaud phenomenon presents as well demarcated pallor or cyanosis of the fingers along with numbness or tingling in cold environments. 17 This is often followed by rewarming pain and hyperemia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Flushing

  This phase is followed by an intense red flush (sometimes preceded by a dusky bluish phase) signalling the return of blood circulation to the fingers and is usually accompanied by uncomfortable throbbing. [en.wikipedia.org]

Treatment for HAVS If you have already developed symptoms and are exhibiting signs of HAVS, then you need to try and stop using the tools altogether. Mild symptoms can be reversed if you eliminate the cause. [protecdirect.co.uk]

The pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of Raynaud phenomenon. Nat Rev Rheumatol. 2012; 8 (8):469–79. Epub 2012 Jul 10. [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] 18. Falkiner S. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Prognosis. Hand-arm vibration syndrome might lead to disability and poor quality of life. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Current pathophysiological views on vibration-induced Raynaud’s phenomenon. Cardiovasc Res. 2003; 57 (3):615–24. [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] 15. Necking LE, Lundborg G, Lundström R, Thornell LE, Fridén J. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hand-held and hand-guided power tools can cause symptoms in fingers, hands and arms, and although preventable, the damage caused is permanent. [designingbuildings.co.uk]

There is some medication that can be taken to combat the effects of HAVS but prevention and early recognition of the symptoms is always the better option. [protecdirect.co.uk]

What family physicians should know Shixin (Cindy) Shen, MD MPH Resident in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at St Michael’s Hospital and in the Public Health and Preventive Medicine Residency Program at the University of Toronto in Ontario [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Act 1974. [3] is the legislation in the UK that governs exposure to vibration and assists with preventing HAVS occurring. [en.wikipedia.org]