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Alexandria Panuccio1, Thomas Webb2, Yilan Jiangliu1

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Summary
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Surgeon workload significantly increases musculoskeletal pain across most body regions during operating days. Addressing workload and optimizing surgical approaches can help reduce surgeon pain.

Keywords:
ErgonomicsGeneral SurgeryPhysical ErgonomicsSurgical QualityWork-Related Musculoskeletal Pain

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders

Background:

  • Work-related musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is prevalent among surgeons.
  • Factors contributing to MSK pain in surgeons are not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between workload, surgical factors, and MSK pain in surgeons.
  • To identify key contributors to MSK pain experienced by surgeons during operating days.

Main Methods:

  • Surveys collected data on surgeon demographics, exercise, workload (NASA-TLX), and pain scores.
  • Operating room registry provided data on case length and surgical approach (robotic, laparoscopic/endoscopic).
  • Statistical analysis examined the independent association of variables with pain scores in 12 body regions.

Main Results:

  • Increased workload (NASA-TLX) correlated with increased pain in multiple body regions, including neck, hands, back, hips, legs, and feet.
  • Longer operative case lengths were associated with increased neck and upper back pain.
  • Robotic surgery was linked to increased wrist and lower back pain, while laparoscopic/endoscopic surgery was associated with upper back pain.

Conclusions:

  • Surgeon workload is the primary driver of MSK pain during surgical procedures.
  • Surgical case length and approach also contribute to MSK pain in specific body regions.
  • Implementing targeted ergonomic interventions may alleviate the burden of MSK pain for surgeons.