The aim of this systematic review was to summarise the effects of ergonomics interventions
on work-related upper limb musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction, and on productivity in …

Recent literature has demonstrated ergonomic risk to surgeons in the operating room. One
method used in other industries to mitigate these ergonomic risks is the incorporation of …

Background Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), also referred to as work-
related musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs), cause surgeons pain and discomfort …

Background Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) affect a significant
percentage of the neurosurgical workforce. The aim of the current questionnaire-based …

Objective Vascular surgeons may experience physical discomfort during open and
endovascular procedures. We aimed to understand and quantify the timing, severity, and …

In the field of medical instruments, additive manufacturing allows for a drastic reduction in
the number of components while improving the functionalities of the final design. In addition …

Objective: The aim of this study was to characterize the current state of surgical ergonomics
education in the United States. Background: The burden of work-related musculoskeletal …

Objective To identify factors associated with cervical‐thoracic spine posture in
otolaryngology surgeries and evaluate the efficacy of a commercially available posture …

Objectives/Hypothesis Suboptimal ergonomics during endoscopic sinus surgery can lead to
considerable physical discomfort and fatigue for the surgeon. The purpose of this pilot study …

Laparoscopic surgery techniques are customarily used in non-invasive procedures. That
said traditional surgical instruments and devices used by surgeons suffer from certain …