El síndrome de túnel carpiano como riesgo ergonómico para los trabajadores de la salud

Abstract

Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most frequent mononeuropathy worldwide as in our country, affecting health workers of great importance, categorized as ergonomic in origin, for performing movements or postures required for the relevant activities in the occupational field of our country. means, such as health, therefore, for its timely diagnosis, a correct anamnesis must be carried out, a clinical analysis and if it requires diagnostic tests, for an adequate treatment, for this the following bibliographic review has been carried out. Objective: To identify carpal tunnel syndrome as a potential ergonomic risk in health workers to achieve early detection and avoid complications through literature review. Materials and methods: the search for scientific articles was carried out through the following official pages such as: PubMed, Cochrane and Elsevier, where 29 scientific articles were collected for writing with adequate scientific evidence. Conclusion: Carpal tunnel syndrome is an imminent ergonomic risk for health workers, especially those who work more frequently with surgical instruments with vibratory and repetitive characteristics, of which they are highly affected, and can result in fatal complications that can reach to disability, the main factor is that they did not have correct ergonomic care and postural hygiene, possibly due to lack of knowledge, which is why ergonomic practices and the promotion of healthy practices should be implemented, as well as providing an effective diagnosis and treatment efficient in reducing harmful consequences.