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ArticleWorld journal of orthopedics2022

Occupational injuries and burn out among orthopedic oncology surgeons.

Abdulrahman M Alaseem, Robert E Turcotte, Nathalie Ste-Marie, Mohammad M Alzahrani, Saad M Alqahtani, Krista A Goulding

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Abdulrahman M AlaseemDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 12372, Saudi Arabia.
Robert E TurcotteDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal H4A3J1, Canada.
Nathalie Ste-MarieDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal H4A3J1, Canada.
Mohammad M AlzahraniDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal university, Dammam 34212, Saudi Arabia. mmalzahrani@iau.edu.sa.
Saad M AlqahtaniDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal university, Dammam 34212, Saudi Arabia.
Krista A GouldingDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona 85054, USA.
King Saud University · SAMayo Clinic Hospital · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundOrthopedic oncology surgeons commonly engage in prolonged and complex surgical procedures. These types of surgeries increase the risk of physical and psychological stressors, which may in turn make these physicians prone to work-related occupational injuries.

aimThe aim of this study was to explore in orthopedic oncologists, the prevalence of work-related physical injuries and psychological disturbances.

methodsA modified version of the physical discomfort survey was developed to assess occupational injuries among orthopedic oncology surgeon members of the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, the Canadian Orthopedic Oncology Society and European Musculoskeletal Oncology Societies. The survey was sent by email, and it explored musculoskeletal complaints, psychological disturbances, treatment required for these complaints and the requirement of time off work.

resultsA total of 67 surgeon responses were collected. A high number of orthopedic oncologists (84%) reported an occupational injury. Low back pain (39%) was the most prevalent musculoskeletal condition, followed by lumbar disk herniation (16%), shoulder tendinitis (15%) and lateral epicondylitis (13%). Of the cohort, 46% required surgery and 31% required time off work due to their injury. Thirty-three respondents reported a psychological disorder. Burnout (27%), anxiety (20%) and insomnia (20%) were the most commonly reported. Time required off work due to injury was associated with old age and years in practice.

conclusionOrthopedic oncology surgeons report a high prevalence of work-related disorders. Lower back related injury and burnout were the most reported disorders. Improving operative room ergonomics and prevention of stress related to the work environment should be areas to explore in upcoming research.

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Injuries.MusculoskeletalOccupationalOrthopedic oncologySurgeons

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