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  • The medical field demands increasing resilience from surgical specialists.
  • Physician burnout rates are rising, impacting career longevity.
  • Spinal surgery requires substantial mental and physical strength.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify physical and mental debility issues affecting spinal surgeons.
  • To survey members of the North American Spine Society on profession-related health concerns.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to North American Spine Society members.
  • The survey included questions on demographics, burnout, and health status.
  • A 19% response rate was achieved.

Main Results:

  • 80% of respondents reported physical debility.
  • 39% of respondents reported psychological, social, or behavioral debility (burnout).

Conclusions:

  • The study underscores the need for improved work environments and physician health support.
  • Addressing physician discomfort is vital for career longevity in medicine.
  • Further work is required to mitigate issues impacting spinal surgeons' well-being.