Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Practicing Plastic Surgeons in India: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs) are a less discussed entity in the medical profession, with surgical specialties being more prone to them. Little is known about these types of injuries in plastic surgeons specifically. Data on WRMDs among Indian plastic surgeons are lacking. The goals of this study were to evaluate the prevalence, nature, particular contributory causal factors and behaviors, and potential remedies of these musculoskeletal injuries among plastic surgeons in India.

Materials and methods

An online voluntary survey was conducted among plastic surgeons in India, collecting their demographics, workload characteristics, musculoskeletal issues, causal factors, and corrective measures, taken using Google Forms. Data were extracted into an

SUBMITTER: Marathe AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12396875 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature