Stretching and Strength Training to Improve Postural Ergonomics and Endurance in the Operating Room.

ABSTRACT: Plastic surgeons report the highest prevalence of chronic musculoskeletal pain and fatigue among surgical subspecialties. Musculoskeletal pain impacts daily life, career longevity, and economic burden secondary to occupational injury. Poor postural awareness and ergonomic set up in the operating room represent the most common etiology.

Methods

A literature review was performed to highlight the ergonomic set-up, postural pitfalls, occupational injuries, and musculoskeletal pain in the operating room. An institutional survey was administered among resident and attending surgeons regarding musculoskeletal pain, posture, ergonomic education, and future improvements. Literature results, survey data, and intraoperative photographs were analyzed in collaboration with physical therapists an

SUBMITTER: Winters JN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7572150 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature