An estimation of the endoscopist's musculoskeletal injury risk for right and left lateral decubitus positions during colonoscopy: a field-based ergonomic study

An estimation of the endoscopist's musculoskeletal injury risk for right and left lateral decubitus positions during colonoscopy: a field-based ergonomic study

Abstract Background Colonoscopy exposes endoscopists to awkward postures and prolonged forces, which increases their risk of musculoskeletal injury. Patient positioning has a significant impact on the ergonomics of colonoscopy. Recent trials have found the right lateral decubitus position is associa...

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Main Authors: Maxim Landry, Sarah Mackey, Intekhab Hossain, Nicholas Fairbridge, Alison Greene, Mark Borgaonkar, Kimberley Cullen, David Pace, Diana De Carvalho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-06-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Ergonomics
Colonoscopy
Left Lateral decubitus
Right lateral decubitus
Musculoskeletal injury
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-06606-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-06606-4

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