ArticleJournal of robotic surgery2023
Musculoskeletal injuries in cross-speciality surgeons: a survey of UK-based doctors.
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- Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevalence Among European Surgeons: Effect of Demographic, Economic, and Quality-of-Life Indicators.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Pooled it
- Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis.Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery · 2024Pooled it
- Electromyography in abdominal laparoscopic and robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery: A scoping review.PloS one · 2026Article
- Hands Deserve Better: A Systematic Review on Surgical Glove Fit and Provider Performance.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
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Abstract
Musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) rates amongst surgeons are as high as 80% and injuries within the healthcare setting are an impending epidemic with a distinct lack of intervention to prevent it. The career-shortening impact this has on the cohort of highly trained workers within the National Health Service must be highlighted. This study was designed to be the first UK-based cross-speciality survey to establish the prevalence and impact of MSDs. A quantitative survey from the standardised Nordic Questionnaire was distributed compromising questions assessing the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints in all anatomical zones. 86.5% of the surgeons reported musculoskeletal discomfort over the last 12 months, with 92% of respondents detailing issues over the last 5 years. 63% state this had an impact on their home life, with a further 86% believing their symptoms are related to posture at work. 37.5% of surgeons admitted to altering or stopping work due to MSDs. This survey demonstrates high rates of MSK injuries in surgeons with a certain subsequent impact on occupational safety and career length. Robotic surgery may be a solution to the impending problem however further research is needed with policies developed to protect our health workers.
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