Hand–arm vibration in orthopaedic surgery: a neglected risk

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Fahd Mahmood · Golden Jubilee National Hospital

Kim Ferguson · Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

J Clarke · Golden Jubilee National Hospital

Keith Hill · A E Solutions (United Kingdom)

Ewan B Macdonald

D J M Macdonald · Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Abstract

Our results demonstrate that use of a battery-operated sagittal saw can transmit levels of hand-arm vibration approaching the EAV or ELV through prolonged use. Further study is necessary to quantify this risk and establish whether surveillance is necessary for orthopaedic surgeons.

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Effects of Vibration on Health Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Quality and Safety in Healthcare

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Published in: Occupational Medicine

Volume 67, Issue 9, pp. 715-717

DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqx154

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Hand–arm vibration in orthopaedic surgery: a neglected risk

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