Evaluating the fit of ambidextrous and fitted gloves: implications for hand discomfort.
Ambidextrous gloves stretch significantly more and exert greater force than fitted gloves when worn. Over time, this force could contribute to vascular constriction, nerve compression, muscle fatigue and hand pain. This study suggests that research on the effects of glove use by dental care personnel is needed.
Powell
B J
BJ
Department of Oral Diagnosis and Patient Services, School of Dentistry, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta 30912.
Winkley
G P
GP
Brown
J O
JO
Etersque
S
S
D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000209:etiology; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D003756:Dental Hygienists; D004548:Elasticity; D004867:Equipment Design; D007839:Functional Laterality; D005932:Gloves, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D011312:Pressure; D013718:Tensile Strength; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000209:etiology