Vibration white finger.
Nineteen consecutive patients claiming compensation for vibration white finger were reviewed. The cold provocation test was found to be of no value in confirming a diagnosis of vibration white finger. Small cysts were apparent on the radiographs in 61% of patients' wrists but none had developed significant degenerative changes of the wrist or digits. In this group of claimants, 63% had carpal tunnel syndrome on nerve conduction studies.
Boyle
J C
JC
Hand Unit, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary.
Smith
N J
NJ
Burke
F D
FD
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000209:etiology; D003080:Cold Temperature; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005385:Fingers / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009431:Neural Conduction; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D011928:Raynaud Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D014732:Vibration / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014942:Workers' Compensation