Background Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a growing and probably
undervalued concern for neurosurgeons and spine surgeons, as they can impact their …

Objectives To determine the proportion of otolaryngologists with work‐related
musculoskeletal discomfort (WRMD) and to review objective ergonomic data that contribute …

Background Education on surgical ergonomics during residency training is lacking. This
study aimed to determine the feasibility and impact of incorporating surgical ergonomics …

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

Background Work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WRMD) is a rising concern for
surgeons, particularly those involved in minimally invasive surgery (MIS). Severe WRMD …

Background Musculoskeletal disorders are common among surgeons, and affect most
neurosurgeons over the course of their career. Although all subspecialist neurosurgeons …

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 …

Purpose Previous studies have suggested that musculoskeletal symptoms are common
among practicing otolaryngologists. Early training can be the ideal time to foster knowledge …

Background: Plastic surgeons report the highest prevalence of chronic musculoskeletal pain
and fatigue among surgical subspecialties. Musculoskeletal pain impacts daily life, career …

Background The purpose of this study was to use motion capture to collect body posture
information during simulated endoscopic sinus surgery interventions performed by both …