Ergonomics in microsurgery. Issue 5 (16th August 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lakhiani, Chrisovalantis; Fisher, Sean M.; Janhofer, David E.; Song, David H.
• Other Names: Neligan Peter C. guestEditor.; Babak Mehrara guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of surgical oncology. Volume 118:Issue 5(2018)
• Page Start: 840
• Page End: 844
• Publication Date: 2018-08-16
• Subjects: ergonomic -- microsurgery -- neck pain -- posture -- reconstructive surgery; Cancer -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Neoplasms -- Periodicals; 616
• DOI: 10.1002/jso.25197
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-4790

Abstract

Abstract: There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that surgeon posture while operating contributes to cervical musculoskeletal strain, discomfort, and chronic pain. Microsurgeons may be particularly susceptible to this risk due to persistent neck flexion, long periods of static posture, and the use of heavy, high‐power loupe magnification. Several techniques are thus presented that may help in obviating the cervicospinal repercussions of performing microsurgery.