@article{ref1,
title="Vibration-induced neuropathy among forestry workers",
journal="Acta neurologica Scandinavica",
year="1985",
author="Färkkilä, M. and Aatola, S. and Starck, J. and Pyykko, I. and Korhonen, O.",
volume="71",
number="3",
pages="221-225",
abstract="The neurological findings of 217 forestry workers were evaluated during a compulsory annual health examination. Vibration detection thresholds were determined for the left hand and foot. The handgrip forces were measured for both hands. A reduction in the vibration detection threshold or handgrip force was not associated with clinical neuropathy. Polyneuropathy was found in 4% of the lumberjacks whereas neuropathy restricted to the arms was found in 7.5% of the lumberjacks. The neuropathic findings were not linked with alcohol consumption but were associated with a history of numbness in the hands and diminished muscle force. The findings support the concept that local vibration can cause neuropathy in the arms, but the mechanism of vibration-induced neuropathy still remains uncertain.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0001-6314",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}