Ergonomics in the operating room.

Janki, Shiromani; Mulder, Evalyn E A P; IJzermans, Jan N. M.; Tran, T C Khe

doi:10.1007/s00464-016-5247-5

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Ergonomics in the operating room.

Author(s): Shiromani Janki, Evalyn Mulder, Jan IJzermans, T C Khe Tran

Publication date: 2017-06-01

Journal: Surgical Endoscopy

Publisher: Springer Nature

Keywords: Ergonomics, Musculoskeletal complaints, Surgeons, Therapy, Work absence

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Since the introduction of minimally invasive surgery, surgeons appear to be experiencing more occupational musculoskeletal injuries. The aim of this study is to investigate the current frequency and effects of occupational musculoskeletal injuries on work absence.

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