Musculoskeletal disorders and discomfort for female surgeons or surgeons with small hand size when using hand-held surgical instruments: a systematic review

Musculoskeletal disorders and discomfort for female surgeons or surgeons with small hand size when using hand-held surgical instruments: a systematic review

Abstract Background Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), also referred to as work-related musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs), cause surgeons pain and discomfort. Implementing ergonomics in the operating room has helped reduce such symptoms. However, there are still many issues that surgeons...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Basager, Quintin Williams, Rosie Hanneke, Aishwarya Sanaka, Heather M. Weinreich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
Subjects:
Female surgeons
Small-handed surgeons
Musculoskeletal injury
Musculoskeletal disorders
Medical instruments
Glove size
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-024-02462-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-024-02462-y

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