Nerve Function Impairment After Acute Vibration Exposure.

J Occup Environ Med

School of Medical Sciences (Mr Löfgren); Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health (Mr Vihlborg, Ms Louise Fornander, Ms Bryngelsson), Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden; National Institute of Occupational Health (STAMI), Oslo, Norway (Mr Graff).

Published: February 2020

Objective: This study was to investigate the acute effects of hand-arm vibrations on the nerve functions of the hands, and the impact of the grip force applied to the vibrating tool during exposure.

Methods: Grip strength and perception of vibration, touch, and temperature were evaluated using quantitative sensory testing (QST) before and after vibration exposure in 21 occupationally unexposed individuals. The procedure was performed twice, with a higher grip force being applied during exposure on the second occasion.

Results: Vibration perception was significantly impaired after both exposures. Grip strength, perception of touch, and temperature were only significantly affected after the high grip force exposure.

Conclusions: Exposure to hand-arm vibrations has acute effects on hand nerve function that are sensitive to the grip force applied during exposure.

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