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Shivaek Venkateswaran¹, Danny Wang¹, Alexandra L Potter¹

¹Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.

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|June 29, 2024

Summary

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Cardiothoracic surgeons frequently experience work-related musculoskeletal injuries and pain, particularly with minimally invasive surgery. Preventative measures and technological solutions are needed to address surgeon well-being and prevent early career retirement.

Keywords:

Cardiothoracic surgery Ergonomics Minimally invasive surgery Pain management Work-related musculoskeletal disorder

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Area of Science:

Cardiothoracic Surgery
Occupational Health
Musculoskeletal Disorders

Background:

Cardiothoracic surgery is physically demanding, leading to a high prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries among surgeons.
Minimally invasive techniques, such as video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, can exacerbate surgeon pain and discomfort.
Many surgeons delay seeking medical care for these work-related injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the prevalence and impact of musculoskeletal injuries in cardiothoracic surgeons.
To discuss the challenges surgeons face in managing pain and seeking treatment.
To explore potential preventative strategies and future technological solutions for surgeon well-being.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on surgeon musculoskeletal injuries.
Analysis of factors contributing to pain and delayed treatment.
Discussion of current and emerging preventative measures and technologies.

Main Results:

A significant majority of cardiothoracic surgeons report experiencing pain.
Minimally invasive surgery is associated with increased pain.
Lack of institutional support and ergonomic education are significant barriers.

Conclusions:

Preventative strategies like exercises and breaks are essential but often unsupported.
Technological advancements, including AI and VR, show promise for future interventions.
Addressing surgeon musculoskeletal health is critical to ensure career longevity and patient care quality.