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Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Occupational Health
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders

Background:

  • Orthopaedic surgeons face a high risk of musculoskeletal injuries, impacting their function and patient care.
  • Previous research on surgeon injuries is limited in Asian populations.
  • This study addresses the prevalence and impact of occupational injuries in Singaporean orthopaedic surgeons.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and characteristics of occupational injuries among orthopaedic surgeons and residents in Singapore.
  • To assess the functional impact of these injuries.
  • To identify associations between injuries and surgeon demographics or work practices.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire administered via online survey to orthopaedic consultants and residents in Singapore.
  • Collected data on symptom description, severity, treatment, age, gender, height, and weight.
  • Analyzed injury prevalence, characteristics, and associations with demographic and work-related factors.

Main Results:

  • A high prevalence of at least one injury was reported by 87.5% of respondents.
  • Neck symptoms (66.1%) were most common, while back symptoms had the highest median severity (4.5/10).
  • 74.1% of injuries were attributed to work; age and seated operating position were associated with increased injury severity and prevalence.

Conclusions:

  • Occupational injuries are highly prevalent in Singaporean orthopaedic surgeons.
  • Neck, back, and wrist symptoms are the predominant complaints.
  • Targeted ergonomic interventions are suggested to mitigate work-related musculoskeletal injuries in this population.