Laparoscopic surgeons can experience musculoskeletal disorders due to standing for long
periods during surgical procedures. Surgery chair can help laparoscopic surgeons in …

Introduction: This study aimed at ergonomic assessment of the risk of musculoskeletal
disorders among microscopic surgeons, investigate the specification of ergonomic chairs …

TRIZ, also known as the theory of innovative problem-solving, has garnered attention from
several proponents who advocate its merits as a systematic technique or toolkit that offers a …

Musculoskeletal disorders are often found in various types of work, including surgeons.
Standing working position is immobile and rigid when performing surgical operations. The …

INTRODUCTION: We present the initial experience of a novel surgical chair for laparoscopic
pelvic surgery, the ETHOS TM (Bridge City Surgical, Portland, OR). MATERIALS AND …

Background. Microsurgery is a surgical procedure requiring a high degree of precision and
is commonly facilitated through the use of an intraoperative microscope. When operating the …

We report the design and testing of a chair to better fit and support an ophthalmologic
surgeon during a procedure. The aim of the new chair design is to enhance the surgical …

Background and Objective: Working in sitting posture, specially using a poorly designed
chair is one of the critical risk factors in developing low back pain. Low back pain is one of …

BACKGROUND: Ophthalmic surgeons experience high levels of physical strain in the neck,
lower back, and buttocks. While ergonomic interventions may help to solve these problems …

Surgeons work in awkward work postures and have high precision demands-well-known
risk factors for musculoskeletal pain. Robotic-assisted laparoscopy is expected to be less …