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The effect of vibration on the human body has been the subject of debate for more than 100 years, and research is raising new questions over whether vibration to the hand can cause symptoms in the elbow, upper arm or shoulder. Simon Matthews explores the issues under debate.

Hand arm vibration syndrome, which used to be called vibration white finger, is caused by repeated and frequent use of hand-held vibrating tools. Since initially being considered purely a vascular

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