Postural ergonomics and work-related musculoskeletal disorders in neurosurgery: lessons from an international survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) affect a significant percentage of the neurosurgical workforce. The aim of the current questionnaire-based study was to examine the prevalence of WMSDs amongst neurosurgeons, identify risk factors, and study the views of neurosurgeons regarding ergonomics.

Methods

From June to August 2020, members of the "European Association of Neurosurgical Societies," the "Neurosurgery Research Listserv," and the "Latin American Federation of Neurosurgical Societies" were asked to complete an electronic questionnaire on the topics of WMSDs and ergonomics.

Results

A total of 409 neurosurgeons responded to the survey, with a 4.7 male to female ratio. Most of the surgeons worked in Europe (76.9%) in academic public hospitals. T

SUBMITTER: Mavrovounis G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8116287 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature