Some aspects of health problems due to local vibration.
The development of knowledge of vibration disease during the last century is given. Pathogenetic mechanisms, diagnostic methods, clinical classification, clinical picture and its stadia and diagnostic difficulties are presented here. Measures for its medical treatment and prevention are also described.
Langauer-Lewowicka
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Institute of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health, Sosnowiec, Poland.
D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D016272:Occupational Health; D011928:Raynaud Disease / Q000209:etiology; D014732:Vibration / Q000009:adverse effects*