Factores de riesgo que disponen a la aparición de Tenosinovitis de Quervain en el campo laboral: monografía de compilación.

Abstract

Quervain's tenosynovitis can be defined as a musculoskeletal condition that in itself involves the alteration of various soft tissuestructures such as muscles and tendons of the first extensor compartment of the hand, mainly of the abductor pollicis longus and extensor muscles. Shortof the thumb.It does not have a specific etiology but it has been possible to associate it with the performance of activities that involve the use of said joint movements in a prolonged and repetitive manner for a certain time; In addition to this, there are various studies in which it has been determined that Quervain's Tenosynovitis may be associated with various risk factors such as age, sex, work activity, working hours, jobs, among others. In this descriptive monograph we will address Quervain's tenosynovitis syndrome, according to an exhaustive search in the different scientific databases we will establish the verification of the risk factors predisposing to it, supporting said findings in scientific articles and other publications relevant.Key words: Risk factors, Quervain's tenosynovitis, musculoskeletal disorders.