Síndrome Cervical por tensión en el personal médico de un hospital de la ciudad de Guayaquil

Abstract

The Cervical Strain Syndrome (CTS) is a cumulative trauma disorder that causes pain in the cervical region that extends to the neck, head or upper extremity and can limit movement. CTS is prevalent in occupations that require prolonged holding of awkward postures. This study was based on determining the prevalence of CTS in the medical staff of a hospital in the city of Guayaquil during the first semester of the year 2022, through the application of the NDI questionnaire, which identifies the risk factors that contribute to the development of the pathology. The NDI questionnaire was applied to 36 physicians to determine the intensity and level of disability of the patient suffering from CTS. The prevalence of CTS was 39%, 6% of the respondents presented complete dysfunction because of neck pain, while 8.3% suffered from severe dysfunction. CTS was related to the position and working day of the health professionals; thus, surgeons and those who perform activities that include forced or uncomfortable postures for working days that exceed 8 hours a day were the most likely to develop chronic or disabling neck pain.