Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome

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.

Also Known As:

Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome; Hand-Arm Vibration Syndromes; Syndrome, Hand-Arm Vibration; Syndromes, Hand-Arm Vibration; Vibration Syndrome, Hand-Arm; Vibration Syndromes, Hand-Arm

Nervous System Diseases: 14178
- Neuromuscular Diseases: 2005
  - Peripheral Nervous System Diseases: 11383
    - Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome: 35
Cardiovascular Diseases: 91362
- Vascular Diseases: 15138
  - Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome: 35
Occupational Diseases: 970
- Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome: 35

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