SUMMARY
Diseases of the peripheral and musculoskeletal systems are among the most common in the structure of the overall morbidity. Among the working population, they are 32.3-58.0% per 100 surveyed. The share of them in the structure of temporary disability 4.5-6.2%, and among the causes of disability - 13.3-16.5%. This determines their high medico-social and socio-economic importance and relevance of studying the role of this pathology in the formation of disability of workers.