[Exposure to low-frequency vibrations and spinal diseases in dock workers].
The authors studied the prevalence of disorders of the spine in a group of dockers working on lifting gear. They stress the great sensitivity of clinical examination performed according to a standardized protocol for the evaluation of spine pathology.
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Centro di Medicina Preventiva dei Lavoratori, USL RM 21, Civitavecchia.
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy / Q000453:epidemiology; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015995:Prevalence; D012767:Ships; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D014732:Vibration / Q000009:adverse effects*
Esposizione a vibrazioni a bassa frequenza ed affezioni del rachide nei lavoratori portuali.