Characterization of hypothenar hammer syndrome in workers using hand-held tools Pour voir la vidéo, veuillez activer Javascript et considérez mettre à jour votre navigateur à une version supportant le HTML5. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video. Alice Turcot, Physician-consultant with the INSPQ, explains that workers who manipulate vibrating tools are at risk of developing two distinct occupational diseases: hand-arm vibration syndrome and hypothenar hammer syndrome. Related Documents See the guide «<a href:"http:="" www.irsst.qc.ca="" media="" documents="" pubirsst="" rf-950.pdf?v="2017-08-17"">Reconnaître le syndrome du marteau hypothénarien» View slideshow From the same project Scientific Reports Hand-arm vibrations – Characterization of hypothenar hammer syndrome in workers using hand-held tools R-862 Guides and Tools Recognizing Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome RF-950, RF-959 Video Reports and Conferences Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome: A Great Unknown CS-013 Scientific Publications Hypothenar hammer syndrome: an underdiagnosed cause in workers exposed to hand-arm vibrationTurcot A., Fortier M., Dumiterscu M. D.Source : in Proceedings of the Twelfth International Conference on Hand-Arm Vbration/Douzième congrès international sur les vibrations mains-bras, (12th: June 13-17, 2011, Ottawa, Canada). Canadian Acoustics / Acoustique canadienne, vol. 39, no 2, 2011, p. 22-23Vibrations mains-bras : caractérisation du syndrome du marteau hypothénarien chez les travailleurs utilisant des outils manuelsTurcot A.Source : Communication présentée au Rendez-vous de la science de l'IRSST, Montréal, QC. Simplified Articles Syndrome du marteau hypothénarienReconnaître et prévenir les symptômes Vol 30, N° 2 From the same series: Rendez-vous de la science (2017) Use of hearing aids in a noisy work environment Development of a Preliminary Clinical Prediction Rule for Identifying Patients with Non-acute Low Back Pain Who Respond Best to a Lumbar Stabilization Exercise Program Development of tools and methods for better evaluating and improving workers’ personal hearing protection Validation of the questionnaire "Obstacles to Returning to Work and Self-Efficacy In Overcoming Them" (ORTESES) among Workers with a Musculoskeletal Disorder or a Transient Mental Disorder. Molecular detection of bacteria of the genus Legionella in water in cooling towers and water heaters Solutions to improve the health and safety conditions of floor-covering installers Preventing chemical hazards related to pesticide use by Québec apple growers Design of Horizontal Lifeline Systems for Fall Protection – Update of Technical Guide Study of the aging, degradation and service life of fall protection equipment – Lifelines Musculoskeletal disorders – A Realist Review of the Theoretical Foundations of Rehabilitation Programs Involving the Workplace Measurement of paramedic ambulance technicians’ exposure to musculoskeletal disorder risk factors Estimation du chargement au dos - Développement d’une méthode ambulatoire intégrant la cinématique du dos et de l’électromyographie Workplace practices to ensure a safe and sustainable return to work of workers who have had a musculoskeletal disorder Immediate psychological and biomechanical effects of two categories of lumbar belts in healthcare workers and workers with back pain Participation Groupe de travail ANSES - horaire atypique et cancer Exposure of Québec workers to carcinogens: industries and occupational groups Clinical and neuromechanical determinants of the development of low back disability in workers Related Publications Recognizing Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome(Publication) Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome: A Great Unknown(Video) Additional Information Collection: Video reports and conferences Category: Conference On screen: Alice Turcot - MD - INSPQ Produced by: Philippe Lemay - Filming and editing Research Project: 0099-9070 Research Field: Mechanical and Physical Risk Prevention Publication no.: CF-233 Language: French Online since: August 17, 2017 Recorded date: June 13, 2017 Format: Video Duration: 23:09