Publications by authors named "C Nordander"
Background: EU workers exposed to hand-arm vibration should be offered health surveillance to detect early symptoms, and findings, of Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). To execute the mandatory vocational rehabilitation, the employer needs to be aware of injuries found in the medical check-up. We aimed to analyse: 1) How physicians graded the neurosensory component of HAVS on the Stockholm Workshop Scale (SWS), compared to semi-objective findings.
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- The study investigated the relationship between serum biomarker levels and hand-arm vibration injury in 92 patients, focusing on the severity of Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) and neurosensory issues.
- It utilized statistical methods, including Jonckheere's trend test and generalized linear models, to analyze associations with biomarker levels, exposure magnitude, and duration.
- Key findings indicated that certain biomarkers, such as thrombomodulin and CGRP, were positively associated with the severity of RP and neurosensory symptoms, while no correlations with exposure levels were found for some biomarkers.
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- * A study analyzed serum levels of 17 biomarkers in 92 patients with this injury and found significant differences compared to 51 controls, indicating elevated levels of markers linked to blood vessel damage, inflammation, and nerve protection.
- * The findings of this research enhance understanding of the disease's mechanisms, potentially aiding the development of more objective diagnostic methods.
Objectives: Occupational exposure to vibration using hand-held tools may cause hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). Correct diagnosis and grading of severity are crucial in protecting the individual's health and for workers' compensation claims. The International Consensus Criteria (ICC) has been suggested to replace the widely used Stockholm Workshop Scale (SWS).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHand-arm vibration: Swedish carpenters' perceptions of health and safety management.
Occup Med (Lond)
March 2023
Background: Workers in the construction industry are highly exposed to vibration from handheld equipment, which can have negative effects on the nerves and blood vessels in the hands. Employers in this industry often fail to comply with legislation regarding vibration exposure.
Aims: To assess carpenters' perceptions of proactive health and safety (H&S) management regarding hand-arm vibration exposure at construction sites in Sweden.