Risk of hand and forearm conditions due to vibrating hand-held tools exposure: a retrospective cohort study from Sweden.

Malin Zimmerman Peter M NilsssonMattias RydbergLars B Dahlin

Published in: BMJ open (2024)

Vibration exposure by hand-held tools increases the risk of developing CTS and UNE and any common hand and forearm conditions in men, whereas women only risk trigger finger and CMC-1 OA. Adjustment for relevant confounders in vibration exposure is crucial.

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