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Descriptor English:   Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome 
Descriptor Spanish:   Síndrome por Vibración de la Mano y el Brazo 
Descriptor Portuguese:   Síndrome da Vibração do Segmento Mão-Braço 
Tree Number:   C10.668.829.380
C14.907.440
C24.400
Definition English:   An occupational disorder resulting from prolonged exposure to vibration, affecting the fingers, hands, and forearms. It occurs in workers who regularly use vibrating tools such as jackhammers, power chain saws, riveters, etc. Symptoms include episodic finger blanching, NUMBNESS, tingling, and loss of nerve sensitivity. 
History Note English:   2007 
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CI chemically induced CL classification
CO complications CN congenital
DI diagnosis DH diet therapy
DT drug therapy EC economics
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HI history IM immunology
ME metabolism MI microbiology
MO mortality NU nursing
PS parasitology PA pathology
PP physiopathology PC prevention & control
PX psychology RA radiography
RI radionuclide imaging RT radiotherapy
RH rehabilitation SU surgery
TH therapy US ultrasonography
UR urine VE veterinary
VI virology  
Record Number:   52115 
Unique Identifier:   D053421 

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