A intervenção do terapeuta ocupacional na sindrome do tunel do carpo.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a clinical condition caused by disorders of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel. CTS is the most common peripheral nerve syndrome syndrome. Occupational therapy (OT) has been advocated, developing several specific disciplinary models and frames of reference that provide a theoretical-practical basis for intervention in CTS. OBJECTIVES: To understand how Occupational Therapy cooperates with the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, whether in surgical cases or not. METHODOLOGY: Through an integrative literature review, data were analyzed qualitatively. To compose the sample universe, a bibliographic search was carried out in the databases: Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO) and other health publications. Health Sciences Descriptors (DeCS) used: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CTS; rehabilitation ADL; connective tissue CT; Occupational therapy. RESULTS: The work of the occupational therapist in patients with CTS shows the importance of professionals in the rehabilitation of affected limbs, based on the use of different techniques inserted according to each patient. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: Occupational therapists are, therefore, professionals who can intervene in the post-surgical rehabilitation process and, in addition, help to prevent the appearance of new injuries.