Prevalencia de síndrome del túnel carpiano de origen laboral en odontólogos de la ciudad de Sucre. 2016
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El síndrome del Túnel Carpiano es una patología causada por la compresión del nervio mediano, se encuentra con frecuencia en odontólogos debido a la adopción de posiciones manuales forzadas, movimientos repetitivos, uso de herramientas vibratorias y presión en muñeca-mano. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la prevalencia del síndrome del Túnel Carpiano de origen laboral en odontólogos de la ciudad de Sucre en el primer semestre de la gestión 2016. El tipo de estudio fue descriptivo de corte transversal, realizado en odontólogos que trabajan en Sucre. El diagnóstico se efectuó mediante la sintomatología: dolor, parestesia, adormecimiento, disestesia, falta de sensibilidad, hormigueo, en la mano y dedos entre otros, así como las pruebas de Phalen y Tinel y los estudios de conducción nerviosa y electromiografía. Los resultados demostraron a la sintomatología encontrada asociada a la presencia del Síndrome de Túnel Carpiano como estadísticamente significativa. La prevalencia del síndrome de Túnel Carpiano, según las pruebas de Phalen y Tinel alcanzó el 29,7 % y según los estudios de conducción nerviosa y electromiografía fue de 7.8, con mayor predominio en el sexo femenino, con experiencia laboral mayor a 20 años, más de 6 horas diarias de trabajo, y mayores de 45 años de edad.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition caused by compression of the median nerve that is often found in dentists due to the adoption of forced manual positions, repetitive movements, use of vibrating tools and wrist-hand pressure. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome in occupational origin dentists in the city of Sucre in 2016 management. The type of study was descriptive cross-sectional, conducted in dentists working in Sucre. The diagnosis was made by symptoms: pain, paresthesia, numbness, dysesthesia, numbness, tingling inthe hand and fingers among others, and Phalen tests and Tinel and studies and electromyography nerve conduction. The results showed that found symptoms associated with the presence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome as statistically significant. The prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome, according to Phalen tests and Tinel reached 29.7% and according to studies and electromyography nerve conduction was 7.8, with higher prevalence in females, with more work experience to 20 years, more than 6 hours of work, and over 45 years old
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition caused by compression of the median nerve that is often found in dentists due to the adoption of forced manual positions, repetitive movements, use of vibrating tools and wrist-hand pressure. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome in occupational origin dentists in the city of Sucre in 2016 management. The type of study was descriptive cross-sectional, conducted in dentists working in Sucre. The diagnosis was made by symptoms: pain, paresthesia, numbness, dysesthesia, numbness, tingling inthe hand and fingers among others, and Phalen tests and Tinel and studies and electromyography nerve conduction. The results showed that found symptoms associated with the presence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome as statistically significant. The prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome, according to Phalen tests and Tinel reached 29.7% and according to studies and electromyography nerve conduction was 7.8, with higher prevalence in females, with more work experience to 20 years, more than 6 hours of work, and over 45 years old
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