ArticleMalaysian orthopaedic journal2020
Musculoskeletal Occupational Injuries in Orthopaedic Surgeons and Residents.
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- Occupational hazards in hip and knee adult reconstruction surgery : a systematic review of physical and psychological stressors.Bone & joint open · 2026Pooled it
- Effect of Assisted Surgery on Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevalence by Body Area among Surgeons: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Pooled it
- Surgery should not hurt: A look into the ergonomics of orthopedics.Bulletin of the Hospital for Joint Disease (2013) · 2026Review
- Validation of the extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire among healthcare professionals in Singapore.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Prevalence and Impact of Musculoskeletal Occupational Injuries among Orthopedic Surgeons: A Cross-Sectional Study.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Hands Deserve Better: A Systematic Review on Surgical Glove Fit and Provider Performance.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Musculoskeletal Occupational Injuries among Orthopedic Surgeons: Risk Factors and Insights from a Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2025Article
- Triangular fibrocartilage complex injury in cardiopulmonary resuscitation providers: A case report.Medicine · 2025Article
- Work-related musculoskeletal pain among orthopaedic surgeons: A systematic literature search and narrative synthesis.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2025Review
- Continental Assessment of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Prevalence Among Surgeons: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2025Review
- Hand Surgeon Posture: An Evaluation and Factors That Affect It.Journal of hand and microsurgery · 2024Article
- Fixing Hands, Breaking Backs: The Ergonomics and Physical Detriment of the Hand Surgeon.Hand (New York, N.Y.) · 2024Article
- Occupational injuries in orthopedic and trauma surgeons in Austria.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2024Article
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Abstract
introductionOrthopaedic surgeons are significantly predisposed to musculoskeletal injury, and these injuries can have negative effects on surgeon function and patient outcomes. While this phenomenon has been studied in the non-Asian population of surgeons, no study has been carried out in the local or regional Asian setting. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, characteristics and associations of occupational injuries in orthopaedic surgeons and residents, and to assess its functional impact. MATERIALS AND
methodsThe Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was sent out to all orthopaedic consultants and residents at two institutions in Singapore, via an email link to an online survey. Separately, further questions on symptom description, severity and treatment were surveyed. Additional information like age, gender, height and weight were obtained as well.
resultsA total of 87.5% respondents have at least one injury. Neck symptoms (66.1%) were the most prevalent, and back symptoms had the highest median severity score (4.5/10). The 74.1% of these injuries were reported as directly attributable to work. Age was found to be associated with an increase in the total number of anatomical areas affected (p = 0.016). A seated operating position was associated with more severe back pain (p = 0.040).
conclusionThere is a high prevalence of occupational injuries sustained in our population of orthopaedic surgeons. Neck symptoms, followed by back and wrist symptoms, were the predominant symptoms in our population. Targeted ergonomic interventions may be considered to prevent specific musculoskeletal injuries in our population of orthopaedic surgeons.
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