Table 2 Median values and ranges of vibration perception thresholds (m/s 2 ) for 31.5 and 125 Hz in digits 2 and 5, in the right and left hand, in exposed workers (N = 142) and referents (N = 41)
From: Quantitative neurosensory findings, symptoms and signs in young vibration exposed workers
Frequency (Hz) | Exposed group | Reference group | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Digit 2 | ||||
Left hand | Right hand | Left hand | Right hand | |
31.5 Hz | 0.13 (0.03-0.75) | 0.15 (0.06-0.81) | 0.14 (0.05-0.41) | 0.14 (0.05-0.40) |
125 Hz | 0.17 (0.05-1.16) | 0.24 (0.05-0.92) | 0.13 (0.04-0.67) | 0.16 (0.03-0.96) |
Frequency (Hz) | Exposed group | Reference group | ||
Digit 5 | ||||
Left hand | Right hand | Left hand | Right hand | |
31.5 Hz | 0.15 (0.03-0.77) | 0.17 (0.04-0.79) | 0.15 (0.05-0.45) | 0.15 (0.07-0.54) |
125 Hz | 0.24 (0.02-1.45) | 0.25 (0.03-1.92) | 0.19 (0.06-0.68) | 0.21 (0.07-1.15) |