Thermal perception thresholds among young adults exposed to hand-transmitted vibration

International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health
T NilssonR Lundström

Abstract

Quantitative sensory testing assesses non-invasively the function of the sensory pathways from receptors to cortex. Studies of workers exposed to vibration support evidence that neuro-sensory hand-arm vibration syndrome also encompasses neuropathy of the small-diameter nerve fibres. To assess the risk of disturbed thermal perception developing among young adults exposed to vibration and hand-intensive manual work. The aim also encompasses the study of alternative covariates in small-diameter nerve fibre neuropathy assessment. This cross-sectional multi-centre study comprised 202 males and females from vocational school programs in auto mechanics, construction and catering. The testing included a baseline questionnaire, a clinical examination focusing on upper extremity disorders and quantitative somatosensory testing. Thermal perception thresholds were assessed, on both hands, second and fifth digits, using a modified Marstock method for warmth and cold. Reduced thermal perception sensitivity was found for digit II compared to digit V, for females compared to males, and between the two study centres. Subjects exposed to vibration at work showed reduced sensitivity to temperature compared to non-vibration exposed. In univariate ...Continue Reading

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