Work-Related Musculoskeletal Discomfort and Injury in Microsurgeons.
J Reconstr Microsurg
; 35(5): 322-328, 2019 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-30326524
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Long surgical procedures with loupe magnification and microscopes may put microsurgeons at an increased risk of musculoskeletal discomfort. Identifying the prevalence and impact of work-related musculoskeletal discomfort may guide preventive strategies to prolong well-being, job satisfaction, and career duration.METHODS:
An online 29-question survey was designed to evaluate work-related musculoskeletal discomfort. The survey was created and distributed electronically through a private survey research center and was sent to the members of the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery.RESULTS:
There were 117 respondents (16.7% response rate) 80% were men; 69% were aged 31 to 50 years; and 68% were in academic practice. On a scale of 0 to 10 (0, no pain and 10, worst pain), the median for work-related musculoskeletal discomfort for surgery without loupes or microscope was 2; with loupes, 4; and with a microscope, 5. Pain was most common in the neck. Half of the surgeons reported pain within 4 hours of surgery, and 57% feared that pain would influence future surgical performance. Surgeon discomfort affected posture (72%), stamina (36%), sleep (29%), relationships (25%), concentration (22%), and surgical speed (19%). Tremor caused by the discomfort occurred in 8%. Medical treatment for discomfort was sought by 29%. Time off work for treatment occurred for 8%.CONCLUSION:
Work-related musculoskeletal discomfort can affect many aspects of a microsurgeon's life and has the potential to limit a surgeon's ability to operate. Therefore, more emphasis is needed in the surgical community on the important issues of occupational health and surgical ergonomics for microsurgeons.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Postura
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Saúde Ocupacional
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Doenças Musculoesqueléticas
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Cirurgiões
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Microcirurgia
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Doenças Profissionais
Tipo de estudo:
Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Reconstr Microsurg
Assunto da revista:
NEUROCIRURGIA
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article