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Ezan A Kothari1, Timur M Urakov2
1University of Central Florida College of Medicine, 6850 Lake Nona Blvd., Orlando, FL, 32827, USA. ezankothari@knights.ucf.edu.
Acta Neurochirurgica
|February 12, 2020
Summary
Spine surgeons often adopt poor posture during lengthy operations, with over 40% of surgical time spent slouched. Awareness and posture-improving techniques are crucial for maintaining spine health in this demanding specialty.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Surgical Ergonomics
Background:
- Spine surgery demands prolonged operative times, often leading to compromised surgeon posture.
- Sustained poor posture in the operating room (OR) poses significant health risks to spine surgeons.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the posture of spine surgeons during various types of spine surgery.
- To quantify the extent of poor posture in relation to different surgical case types.
Main Methods:
- Surgeon posture was objectively measured using the UPRIGHT Posture Training Device.
- The device was utilized across a diverse range of spine surgery cases within the OR environment.
Main Results:
- Surgeons spent 39.9% of cervical, 58.9% of adult deformity, and 38.6% of lumbar spine surgeries in a slouched posture.
- Overall, 41.6% of total surgical time was spent in a slouched position.
- Average procedure durations varied, with adult deformity cases being the longest (245.6 min).
Conclusions:
- Poor operative posture is prevalent among spine surgeons, irrespective of surgical case type.
- The extended duration of spine surgeries (average 2.5 hours) contributes to prolonged periods of poor posture.
- Spine surgeons must recognize this tendency and implement posture-improving strategies for long-term spine health.
