Incidencia de la tenosinovitis estenosante del tendón flexor en pacientes de 25 a 65 años que acuden al Hospital General del Norte de Guayaquil IESS los Ceibos durante el año 2021.

Abstract

Introduction: Stenosing flexor tenosynovitis is the result of an inflammatory disorder that affects both the tendons and the sheaths of the fingers. This pathology is very frequent in the environment, being one of the main causes of disability and hand pain, for which it is important that health personnel have knowledge of its pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Objective: To determine the incidence of stenosing flexor tenosynovitis in patients aged 25 to 65 who attend the Traumatology Service at the Hospital General del Norte de Guayaquil Los Ceibos. Methodology: A quantitative, descriptive, observational, crosssectional, and retrospective research was carried out in the outpatient and hospitalization areas of the Traumatology service at the Hospital General del Norte de Guayaquil Los Ceibos, during the period of time between January 1 to December 31, 2021. Result: Of the 182 patients, 135 (74%) are women and 47 (26%) are men, of which 36% comprise the age range of 56 to 65 years in contrast to 14% of 25 to 35 years. It occurred more frequently in the mestizo race, housewives and health workers. Being the right hand (62%) and the third finger (39%) the most damaged. Conservative treatment (70%) predominates over surgical treatment (30%), beingthe most frequent complication received (8%) and pain (7%). Conclusion: Stenosing flexor tenosynovitis has become an occupational disease. Its incidence of 52.6% has been increasing over the years. This disease affects the quality of life of patients, according to their symptoms, their degree of evolution, and treatment, leading to absences in the work environment.