Vibration-induced white finger syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome among Finnish metal workers.

The article discusses the study that aims to estimate the cumulative exposure to hand-arm vibration (HAV) and the prevalence of vibration-induced white fingers (VWF) and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in Finnish metal workers, and determine the symptoms and clinical tests. It cites that a questionnaire was given to 530 members of the local Metalworkers Union. The study indicates that seven workers had both VWF and CTS, with numbness and tingling in the finger on workers diagnosed with VWF.