Interventional pulmonologists require a unique set of skills including precise motor abilities
and physical endurance, but surprisingly the application of ergonomic principles in the field …

GI endoscopy forms an important part in the daily practice of a gastroenterologist.
Musculoskeletal injuries related to GI endoscopy are on the rise. Observational studies and …

Background and Aims Endoscopists are at risk of developing musculoskeletal injuries
(MSIs), and few receive training on ergonomics. The aim of this study was to determine the …

METHODS: A 38-item electronic survey was sent to 15,868 American College of
Gastroenterology physician members. The survey was completed by 1,698 members and …

Background and study aims Gastroenterologists are at high risk for work-related
musculoskeletal injuries. Studies have shown that 37% to 89% of endoscopists have work …

BACKGROUND Musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) have plagued endoscopists and ancillary
staff for decades without any innovative and strong ergonomic guidelines. It has placed a …

Background and Aims The prevalence and burden of ergonomic-related musculoskeletal
injury are well established in the literature, but data are scarce on techniques that can be …

Background and study aims Previous studies have suggested a high prevalence of
musculoskeletal injuries (MI) in endoscopists. Little evidence has come from European …

Physical stress is common in GI endoscopists, leading to musculoskeletal disorders.
Considering the increasing complexity of interventional GI endoscopy with prolonged …

Abstract Background and Aims Endoscopy-related musculoskeletal injuries (ERI) are
increasingly prevalent in adult endoscopists; however, there are no studies that have …