ArticleLaryngoscope investigative otolaryngology2022
Surgical ergonomics: Assessment of surgeon posture and impact of training device during otolaryngology procedures.
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- Objective Assessment of Ergonomics and Performance of Thoracic Surgeons During Real-Life Anatomical Robotic Pulmonary Resections.Interdisciplinary cardiovascular and thoracic surgery · 2025Observational
- Does the visual system affect the learning curve of the Otosurgeon? A cadaveric study comparing microscopy vs exoscopy.European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery · 2025Article
- Use of Wearable Inertial Sensors to Assess Trunk and Cervical Postures Among Surgeons: Effect of Surgical Specialties and Roles.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Cervical spine positioning patterns amongst hand surgeons: A critical analysis of surgical posture.Journal of hand and microsurgery · 2024Article
- Biomechanical Load of Neck and Lumbar Joints in Open-Surgery Training.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Surgical ergonomics: Assessment of surgeon posture and impact of training device during otolaryngology procedures.Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology · 2022Article
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Abstract
Objective: To identify factors associated with cervical-thoracic spine posture in otolaryngology surgeries and evaluate the efficacy of a commercially available posture-training device in enhancing surgeon ergonomics. Methods: Over 3 months, neck and spine posture from individuals performing otolaryngology surgeries was recorded using UpRight Go 2™. Average baseline posture was first recorded and biofeedback was later introduced to attempt to correct posture. The proportion of time spent in upright/neutral cervical-thoracic spine posture was correlated with surgeon and procedure characteristics and compared to proportion of upright posture time after biofeedback intervention. Results: The proportion of upright operating time was significantly different between procedure subtypes and surgical approaches with best performance in rhinology procedures and worst performance in head and neck surgeries (90% vs. 62%; both Conclusions: While surgeon posture varies across otolaryngology surgeries, sitting and minimizing the use of loupes may help promote a more ergonomic operating environment and improve surgeon posture. Although the efficacy of biofeedback intervention from a commercially available posture-training device differs among otolaryngologists, exploration of alternative interventions and incorporation of an ergonomics curriculum is warranted to address postural issues experienced by many surgeons. Level of Evidence: 3.
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