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Hand function tests and questions on hand symptoms as related to the stockholm workshop scales for diagnosis of hand-arm vibration syndrome.

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Summary, in English

The severity of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) is usually graded according to the Stockholm workshop scales. Although the Stockholm workshop scales are regarded the gold standard for assessing the severity of HAVS, they are based primarily on subjective symptoms. The aim of the present study was to explore the agreement between Stockholm workshop scales and the outcome from ten well-defined clinical tests commonly used in hand rehabilitation for assessment of hand function. One hundred and eleven vibration-exposed workers participated in the study. Ten objective tests of hand function and four questions on subjective hand symptoms were included. The results indicated that, out of these tests, perception of vibration, perception of touch/pressure and dexterity showed a moderate agreement with Stockholm workshop scales. Among specific questions on hand symptoms, cold intolerance and pain showed a high agreement with Stockholm workshop scales. It is concluded that defined objective tests combined with directed questions on specific hand symptoms, together with the Stockholm workshop scales, may be helpful for diagnosing HAVS.

Publishing year

2003

Language

English

Pages

165-171

Publication/Series

Journal of Hand Surgery (British Volume)

Volume

28

Issue

2

Document type

Journal article

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Topic

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Surgery

Status

Published

Research group

  • Sustainable occupations and health in a life course perspective
  • Hand Surgery, Malmö

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISSN: 0266-7681