Surgeons of any discipline can develop significant musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders
from the repetitive, fixed, unnatural postures required during surgery. Endocrine
surgery is no different. In a recent survey, 90% of endocrine and head and neck -
endocrine surgeons, at all levels of experience, described MSK symptoms.
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The common use of headlights and loupes in the field contribute to this problem.
These disorders adversely affect wellness, and can lead to forced changes in practice,
early retirement, and even a career change. Ergonomics in surgery is becoming more
important because of this increasing recognition and reporting of MSK disorders causing
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Publication history
Published online: December 06, 2022
Accepted:
December 6,
2022
Received:
November 21,
2022
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