The pathologic implications of vibration disease.
Vibration disease is a syndrome comprising a multitude of symptoms with ensuing pathologic alterations to the vasculature, nerves, and musculoskeletal system. There are various theories regarding the contributing factors involved in the etiology and pathogenesis of this disorder. This article reviews the pertinent theories and details the major aspects of vibration disease. It also introduces the potential synergistic role that the various affected systems have in influencing each other throughout the progression of this syndrome.
D009783:Dermatitis, Occupational / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D011379:Prognosis; D014732:Vibration / Q000009:adverse effects*