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2057104 
Journal Article 
FLUORIDE-INDUCED CHANGES IN 60 RETIRED ALUMINUM WORKERS 
Czerwinski, E; Lankosz, W 
1977 
Yes 
Fluoride
ISSN: 0015-4725 
HEEP/78/03953 
10 
3 
125-136 
WOS:A1977DN41600003 
HEEP COPYRIGHT: BIOL ABS. Orthopedic, radiological and analytical examinations were performed in a group of 60 retired disabled workers of an aluminum factory. Occupational disease had previously been recognized in this group because of disturbances in the respiratory and circulatory systems. The age of those examined averaged 49.6 yr; the duration of exposure averaged 16.9 yr; 88.3% had worked in the electrolysis department. In the majority of cases orthopedic examination showed changes of a generalized character in locomotion, differing in the degree of intensity. Exostoses and ossification of the interosseous membranes and muscle attachments were the most frequently detected radiological changes. Generalized sclerosis and periosteal reactions occurred less frequently. No major variations from the norm were noted in the levels of serum Ca, P, acid and alkaline phosphatase.