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Occupational injury in plastic surgeons.

Avery C Capone¹, Pranay M Parikh, Margaret E Gatti

¹Washington, D.C.; and Baltimore, Md. From the Georgetown University School of Medicine; Curtis National Hand Center, Union Memorial Hospital; and Georgetown University Hospital.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Work-related musculoskeletal injuries are highly prevalent among surgeons, with conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome significantly exceeding general population rates. This highlights an urgent need for further occupational health assessments in the surgical field.

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Area of Science:

Occupational Health
Surgical Workforce Health
Musculoskeletal Disorders

Background:

Limited research exists on musculoskeletal injuries within the surgical profession.
This study addresses the gap by examining injury prevalence and functional impact in plastic surgeons and other surgical specialists.

Purpose of the Study:

To estimate the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal injuries in surgeons.
To assess the functional impact of these injuries.
To identify risk factors associated with self-reported injuries.

Main Methods:

A validated self-assessment tool for work-related injuries was used.
Surveys were distributed via professional conferences, telephone, and email.
Regression analysis identified associations between demographic factors and reported injuries.

Main Results:

Musculoskeletal symptoms were reported by 81.5% of surveyed surgeons.
Most common injuries included muscle strain, vision changes, cervical/lumbar pain, and shoulder issues.
Carpal tunnel syndrome (15.1%) and epicondylitis (13.5%) were notably higher than in the general population.

Conclusions:

Occupational injuries are more common in surgeons than in other labor-intensive professions.
The study may underestimate injury prevalence due to a younger sample than the general surgical workforce.
A formal, multicenter study is needed to fully assess occupational injuries in surgeons.