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

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]