Evaluation of the Ergonomics of Surgical Instruments Across Surgical Specialties: Responses From 459 Surgeons.

ABSTRACT: BackgroundThe ergonomic design of surgical instruments plays a pivotal role in the efficiency, safety, and comfort of surgeons. Studies confirm that poorly designed instruments can lead to physical discomfort, premature fatigue, and decreased dexterity. This study aims to assess the current usability of surgical instruments to identify problematic designs and highlight areas for ergonomic improvements.MethodsAn anonymized online questionnaire with 18 questions was distributed via email to various surgical societies, professional associations, and the mailing lists of surgical departments at the University Hospital Leipzig. Data on gender, glove size, clinical background, surgical subspecialty, and experience were collected. Participants were asked about physical discomfort, fatigue, precis

SUBMITTER: Elze M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12920700 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature