Surgeons are highly exposed to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). The
objective of this review was to summarize the WMSD prevalence by body area with and …

Importance Physicians in procedural specialties are at high risk for work-related
musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This has been called “an impending epidemic” in the …

Purpose: To investigate the feasibility of performing vitrectomies while viewing a three-
dimensional image on a large display in a heads-up position. Methods: Twenty volunteers …

Ergonomics has gained increasing recognition as an integral component of career longevity
in ophthalmology. Residents and fellows may encounter unique ergonomic challenges …

PURPOSE: To compare the complication rates and surgical duration between a three-
dimensional visualization system (heads-up surgery) and traditional binocular microscope in …

Study Design. Survey of surgeon members of the Scoliosis Research Society. Objective. To
assess the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among spine surgeons …

OBJECTIVES: Low back pain (LBP) is a common and costly occupational injury among
health care professionals. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence and …

Study Design. A cross-sectional survey among health professionals working in a Kuwait
hospital. Objective. To investigate the prevalence and factors associated with low back pain …

Purpose To evaluate the initial experiences of several vitreoretinal surgeons in Brazil, both
experienced and beginners, with a three-dimensional (3D) system, and to report the …

Aim The aim of this study was to survey the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders in the
population of gynecologists and general surgeons performing laparoscopic surgery …