Hand-Transmitted Vibration - A Primer for Future Study

I RODUC TI ONThe problem of hand transmitted Vibration from the use of various hand tools is receiving increasing attention from central government agencies, the medical profession and researchers in different countries.The main emphasis of this work has been centred around Ray-naud's Phenomenon (Vibration-Induced White Finger: VWF) although other types of injury have been associated with vibrating hand tools, viz a Bone and joint disorders (e.g.bone cysts) b Neurological disorders (e.g.nerve conduction velocity) c Muscle disorders (e.g.atrophy) ' d other general whole body symptoms e Disorders to the circulatory system, of which VVF is one.