BACKGROUND The nature of tasks required by hand surgeons require both forceful and repetitive maneuvers,thus subjecting these surgeons to the risk of musculoskeletal(MSK)injuries during their years in practice.AIM To ...BACKGROUND The nature of tasks required by hand surgeons require both forceful and repetitive maneuvers,thus subjecting these surgeons to the risk of musculoskeletal(MSK)injuries during their years in practice.AIM To assess the prevalence,characteristics and impact of MSK disorders among hand surgeons.METHODS A modified version of the physical discomfort survey was sent to surgeons who were members of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand via e-mail.The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics,one-way analysis of variance,and Fisher’s exact test.P values of<0.05 were considered statistically significant.RESULTS Of the 578 respondents,60.4%reported that they had sustained a work-related MSK injury,of which the most common diagnoses were lateral elbow epicondylitis(18.7%),low back pain(17.1%)and carpal tunnel syndrome(15.6%).Among those that reported an injury,73.1%required treatment and 29.2%needed time off work as a direct result of their injury.The number of work-related injuries incurred by a surgeon increased significantly with increasing age(P<0.003),increasing years in practice(P<0.001)and higher case load(P<0.05).CONCLUSION To our knowledge this study is the first of its kind to assess MSK injuries sustained by Hand surgeons with a high incidence.These results should increase awareness on this aspect and fuel future studies directed at preventing these types of work-related injuries,thus minimizing the financial and psychological burden on these surgeons and the healthcare system.展开更多
BACKGROUND Work-related injuries have gained recent attention,especially in the orthopaedic literature.As upper extremity orthopaedic surgical tasks require repetitive and constant maneuvers,these surgeons can be at i...BACKGROUND Work-related injuries have gained recent attention,especially in the orthopaedic literature.As upper extremity orthopaedic surgical tasks require repetitive and constant maneuvers,these surgeons can be at increased risk of acquiring workrelated musculoskeletal(MSK)disorders during their years in practice.AIM To assess the prevalence,characteristics and impact of MSK disorders among upper extremity orthopaedic surgeons.METHODS A modified version of the physical discomfort survey was sent to surgeons who were members of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and the Canadian shoulder and elbow society via e-mail.The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics,one-way analysis of variance,and Fisher's exact test.P values of<0.05 were considered statistically significant.RESULTS Of the 142 respondents,90.8% were males and the majority were younger than 55 years old(65.5%).A work-related MSK injury was reported by 89.4% of respondents,of which the most common diagnoses were low back pain(26.1%)and lateral elbow epicondylitis(18.3%).Among those that reported an injury,82.7%required treatment and 26% required time off work as a direct result of their injury.The need to undergo treatment due to the injury was associated with increased number of injuries(P<0.01).Moreover,surgeons were more likely to require time off work when they had been in practice for>21 years(P<0.05).CONCLUSION A high proportion of surgeons in our survey reported MSK injuries,with more than one quarter of surgeons reported requiring time off work due to an MSK injury.The high incidence of these disorders may place a financial and psychological burden on surgeons and affect their ability to provide patient care.Awareness of operative ergonomics,irrespective of surgical specialty may help to decrease or possibly prevent the occurrence of these disorders.展开更多
BACKGROUND Orthopedic oncology surgeons commonly engage in prolonged and complex surgical procedures.These types of surgeries increase the risk of physical and psychological stressors,which may in turn make these phys...BACKGROUND Orthopedic oncology surgeons commonly engage in prolonged and complex surgical procedures.These types of surgeries increase the risk of physical and psychological stressors,which may in turn make these physicians prone to workrelated occupational injuries.AIM The aim of this study was to explore in orthopedic oncologists,the prevalence of work-related physical injuries and psychological disturbances.METHODS A modified version of the physical discomfort survey was developed to assess occupational injuries among orthopedic oncology surgeon members of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society,the Canadian Orthopedic Oncology Society and European Musculoskeletal Oncology Societies.The survey was sent by email,and it explored musculoskeletal complaints,psychological disturbances,treatment required for these complaints and the requirement of time off work.RESULTS A total of 67 surgeon responses were collected.A high number of orthopedic oncologists(84%)reported an occupational injury.Low back pain(39%)was the most prevalent musculoskeletal condition,followed by lumbar disk herniation(16%),shoulder tendinitis(15%)and lateral epicondylitis(13%).Of the cohort,46%required surgery and 31%required time off work due to their injury.Thirty-three respondents reported a psychological disorder.Burnout(27%),anxiety(20%)and insomnia(20%)were the most commonly reported.Time required off work due to injury was associated with old age and years in practice.CONCLUSION Orthopedic oncology surgeons report a high prevalence of work-related disorders.Lower back related injury and burnout were the most reported disorders.Improving operative room ergonomics and prevention of stress related to the work environment should be areas to explore in upcoming research.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND The nature of tasks required by hand surgeons require both forceful and repetitive maneuvers,thus subjecting these surgeons to the risk of musculoskeletal(MSK)injuries during their years in practice.AIM To assess the prevalence,characteristics and impact of MSK disorders among hand surgeons.METHODS A modified version of the physical discomfort survey was sent to surgeons who were members of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand via e-mail.The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics,one-way analysis of variance,and Fisher’s exact test.P values of<0.05 were considered statistically significant.RESULTS Of the 578 respondents,60.4%reported that they had sustained a work-related MSK injury,of which the most common diagnoses were lateral elbow epicondylitis(18.7%),low back pain(17.1%)and carpal tunnel syndrome(15.6%).Among those that reported an injury,73.1%required treatment and 29.2%needed time off work as a direct result of their injury.The number of work-related injuries incurred by a surgeon increased significantly with increasing age(P<0.003),increasing years in practice(P<0.001)and higher case load(P<0.05).CONCLUSION To our knowledge this study is the first of its kind to assess MSK injuries sustained by Hand surgeons with a high incidence.These results should increase awareness on this aspect and fuel future studies directed at preventing these types of work-related injuries,thus minimizing the financial and psychological burden on these surgeons and the healthcare system.
文摘BACKGROUND Work-related injuries have gained recent attention,especially in the orthopaedic literature.As upper extremity orthopaedic surgical tasks require repetitive and constant maneuvers,these surgeons can be at increased risk of acquiring workrelated musculoskeletal(MSK)disorders during their years in practice.AIM To assess the prevalence,characteristics and impact of MSK disorders among upper extremity orthopaedic surgeons.METHODS A modified version of the physical discomfort survey was sent to surgeons who were members of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and the Canadian shoulder and elbow society via e-mail.The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics,one-way analysis of variance,and Fisher's exact test.P values of<0.05 were considered statistically significant.RESULTS Of the 142 respondents,90.8% were males and the majority were younger than 55 years old(65.5%).A work-related MSK injury was reported by 89.4% of respondents,of which the most common diagnoses were low back pain(26.1%)and lateral elbow epicondylitis(18.3%).Among those that reported an injury,82.7%required treatment and 26% required time off work as a direct result of their injury.The need to undergo treatment due to the injury was associated with increased number of injuries(P<0.01).Moreover,surgeons were more likely to require time off work when they had been in practice for>21 years(P<0.05).CONCLUSION A high proportion of surgeons in our survey reported MSK injuries,with more than one quarter of surgeons reported requiring time off work due to an MSK injury.The high incidence of these disorders may place a financial and psychological burden on surgeons and affect their ability to provide patient care.Awareness of operative ergonomics,irrespective of surgical specialty may help to decrease or possibly prevent the occurrence of these disorders.
文摘BACKGROUND Orthopedic oncology surgeons commonly engage in prolonged and complex surgical procedures.These types of surgeries increase the risk of physical and psychological stressors,which may in turn make these physicians prone to workrelated occupational injuries.AIM The aim of this study was to explore in orthopedic oncologists,the prevalence of work-related physical injuries and psychological disturbances.METHODS A modified version of the physical discomfort survey was developed to assess occupational injuries among orthopedic oncology surgeon members of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society,the Canadian Orthopedic Oncology Society and European Musculoskeletal Oncology Societies.The survey was sent by email,and it explored musculoskeletal complaints,psychological disturbances,treatment required for these complaints and the requirement of time off work.RESULTS A total of 67 surgeon responses were collected.A high number of orthopedic oncologists(84%)reported an occupational injury.Low back pain(39%)was the most prevalent musculoskeletal condition,followed by lumbar disk herniation(16%),shoulder tendinitis(15%)and lateral epicondylitis(13%).Of the cohort,46%required surgery and 31%required time off work due to their injury.Thirty-three respondents reported a psychological disorder.Burnout(27%),anxiety(20%)and insomnia(20%)were the most commonly reported.Time required off work due to injury was associated with old age and years in practice.CONCLUSION Orthopedic oncology surgeons report a high prevalence of work-related disorders.Lower back related injury and burnout were the most reported disorders.Improving operative room ergonomics and prevention of stress related to the work environment should be areas to explore in upcoming research.
