Work

Occupational exposure to hand-arm vibrations, repetitive movements of the hands, or force exertion or impact force on the hands as a risk factor for osteoarthritis of the wrist or finger joints: a systematic review with meta-analysis

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Introduction: Osteoarthritis of the wrist and finger joints is common in the general population. It can lead to significant functional impairments in daily life with pain, joint stiffness, and loss of hand strength. Several non-modifiable factors, such as age, female sex and genetics, are associated [for full text, please go to the a.m. URL]

Source: German Medical Science (German Research Foundation)

DOI: 10.3205/25premus141

Authors: Wolf, Rebecca, Köcher, Laura, Bolm-Audorff, Ulrich, Kilo, Sonja, Schröder, Christin, Noack, Betty, Gabriel, Katharina, Ochsmann, Elke, Seidler, Andreas

Institutions: Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Technische Universität Dresden, Saarland University

Language: English

Topic: Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7080810832

FWCI:

Cites:

Cited by:

Related to: