Characterization of hypothenar hammer syndrome in workers using hand-held tools Abstract Workers using vibrating tools are exposed to the risk of developing hypothenar hammer syndrome, a disease caused by thrombosis of the cubital artery, leading to a reduction in blood flow in the fingers. Located in the palm of the hand, this artery is insufficiently protected by muscles and therefore particularly vulnerable to impact and vibration, and thus to repeated hand trauma. The disease can be confused with other diseases or pass unnoticed since it manifests by the appearance of episodes of white finger, hand pain and intolerance to cold, symptoms similar to Raynaud’s phenomenon.The aim of this study is to summarize the knowledge about hypothenar hammer syndrome and what differentiates it from vibration white finger, in order to subsequently produce tools for the prevention and early identification of symptoms of the disease, by occupational health professionals as well as by the workers themselves. Produced Under this Project Scientific Reports Hand-arm vibrations – Characterization of hypothenar hammer syndrome in workers using hand-held tools Research Report: R-862 Guide and Tools Recognizing Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome Technical fact sheet: RF-950, RF-959 Video Reports and Conferences Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome: A Great Unknown Video Summary: CS-013Characterization of hypothenar hammer syndrome in workers using hand-held tools Conference: CF-233 Simplified Articles Syndrome du marteau hypothénarienReconnaître et prévenir les symptômes Volume 30, n0 2 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. Other Project(s) You May be Interested in Development of an Awareness-Raising Tool on Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome Additional Information Type: Project Number: 0099-9070 Status: Completed Year of completion: 2015 Research Field: Mechanical and Physical Risk Prevention Team: Alice Turcot (Institut national de santé publique du Québec)Pierre Marcotte (IRSST)Marie Fortier (Institut national de santé publique du Québec)