Evaluación semiológica del síndrome piramidal asociado a factores de riesgos en conductores de taxi de la cooperativa 4 de Abril de la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

Pyramidal syndrome is an entrapment neuropathy that occurs due to hypertrophy of the piriformis muscle causing nerve irritation and causing symptoms in the affected limb. Objective: To determine the symptoms and risk factors associated with piriformis muscle syndrome through semiological tests in taxi drivers from the 4 de Abril cooperative in the city of Guayaquil. Methodology: This study is of a non-experimental, cross-sectional type. Sample: The study population is 723 drivers that make up the 4 de Abril cooperative, and according to the non-probabilistic study, it is carried out under exclusion criteria, obtaining 100 drivers as a sample. Instruments: Pace and Nagle maneuver, Beatty maneuver, Clinical history, Nordic questionnaire and Kinovea. Results: 72% of the evaluated population presented pyramida l syndrome. The symptoms referred by the drivers were 47% paresthesia, 64% neuropathic pain and 17% cramps. 42% of drivers are between 33 and 38 years old driving a taxi. 59% use a wallet in their back pocket while driving. Based on Kinovea's postural analysis, only 12% meet the established ranges in shoulder flexion, 16% hip and 43% knee flexion.