Journal article
Endocrine surgeons have high rates of work-related musculoskeletal (MSK) injury and symptoms
The American journal of surgery, Vol.224(1), pp.315-318
07/01/2022
DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2021.11.026
PMID: 34863525
Abstract
Background: Work-related injury and musculoskeletal (MSK) symptoms are common among surgeons, however data for endocrine surgeons (ES) are lacking.
Methods: A survey was distributed to American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES) and Endocrine section of American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) members.
Results: MSK symptoms were present in 199 (90%) of 220 respondents, most notably pain (91%) and stiffness (81%). The most common locations were neck (87%) and shoulders (55%). Women were more likely to be symptomatic (98.6% versus 86.4%, p = 0.004). Although 67% of respondents reported awareness of ergonomic principles, only 19% had learned about them during training. The most common ergonomic adjustments were stretching, use of microbreaks and headlight/loupe adjustments.
Conclusion: The vast majority of ES surgeons suffer MSK symptoms that could potentially impact their quality of life and career length. Effective strategies are needed to protect this highly trained workforce.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Endocrine surgeons have high rates of work-related musculoskeletal (MSK) injury and symptoms
- Creators
- Megan J. Jensen - Univ Iowa Hosp & Clin, Dept Otolaryngol Head & Neck Surg, Iowa City, IA 52242 USANitin A. Pagedar - University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsSonia L. Sugg - University of IowaGeeta Lal - University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- The American journal of surgery, Vol.224(1), pp.315-318
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2021.11.026
- PMID
- 34863525
- ISSN
- 0002-9610
- eISSN
- 1879-1883
- Number of pages
- 4
- Grant note
- DOI: 10.13039/100008745, name: Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station; DOI: 10.13039/100010484, name: American Head and Neck Society
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 07/01/2022
- Academic Unit
- Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Surgery; Otolaryngology
- Record Identifier
- 9984311442802771
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