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    • Medical Science
    • Surgical Training
    • Physician Performance

    Background:

    • Hand dexterity is crucial for medical professionals.
    • This study explores the impact of regular hand training on dexterity over time.
    • A pilot study compared surgeons and physicians on hand dexterity metrics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the role of regular hand training on hand dexterity.
    • To compare hand dexterity between surgeons and physicians.
    • To investigate the effect of aging on hand dexterity in these professional groups.

    Main Methods:

    • A pilot study involved two groups: 28 surgeons and 28 physicians.
    • Hand dexterity was measured using Lafayette's Purdue Pegboard (assembly and three tests sum).
    • Groups were stratified by gender and age; no significant differences were found in these demographics or hand size.

    Main Results:

    • Surgeons demonstrated higher performance, but differences were not statistically significant (p=0.560 for assembly, p=0.244 for three tests sum).
    • Dexterity decay over time was homogeneous in surgeons (p<0.001 and p=0.043).
    • Dexterity decay was not homogeneous in physicians (p=0.157 and p=0.098).

    Conclusions:

    • Surgeons may possess superior hand dexterity compared to physicians, though the small sample size limits definitive conclusions.
    • Aging negatively impacts hand dexterity, a process that appears more uniform among surgeons.
    • Further research with larger sample sizes is recommended to confirm these findings.