[New aspects of the vibration disease. Results of a study in a large factory].

The vibration syndrome includes the frequently observed polysystemic symptom complex, and also encompasses dermatological symptoms as well. Under conditions where vibration and noise exceed the acceptable norms, a very high illness index must be reckoned with. Aside from the characteristic symptoms in the periphery and the vascular and bone systems, numerous symptoms in the central nervous system (still not recognised as occupational disease) have been diagnosed. The present study was carried out by the Cracaw Medical Academy, Poland, who performed medical examinations on the employees of large companies. The results of these examinations are linked to pathogenic vibration. Because of these findings, new recommendations were made concerning changes needed in prophylactic examinations.