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disease > nervous system diseases > neurological disorder > sensory disorder > hand-arm vibration syndrome
disease > nervous system diseases > diseases of the autonomic nervous system > Raynaud phenomenon > hand-arm vibration syndrome
... > disease > skin appendages disease > skin disease > acrosyndrome > Raynaud phenomenon > hand-arm vibration syndrome
... > disease > cardiovascular disease > vascular disease > acrosyndrome > Raynaud phenomenon > hand-arm vibration syndrome
disease > trauma > vibration-induced disorder > hand-arm vibration syndrome

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hand-arm vibration syndrome  

Definition

  • Vibration white finger (VWF), also known as hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) or dead finger, is a secondary form of Raynaud's syndrome, an industrial injury triggered by continuous use of vibrating hand-held machinery. (Wikipedia)

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  • hand-arm vibrations syndrome

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