ReviewJournal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma2025
Work-related musculoskeletal pain among orthopaedic surgeons: A systematic literature search and narrative synthesis.
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- Musculoskeletal Occupational Injuries among Orthopedic Surgeons: Risk Factors and Insights from a Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Performing surgery is associated with physical demands and musculoskeletal hazards. Orthopaedic surgery is a particularly physically demanding surgical discipline. We aimed to systematically examine the literature characterizing the prevalence and nature of work-related musculoskeletal (MSK) pain among orthopaedic surgeons. Methods: Systematic search and narrative synthesis methodology of studies on MSK pain among orthopaedic surgeons was conducted in MEDLINE, Embase, and CINAHL. Data extraction of study characteristics was performed and further analyzed for prevalence, pain outcome measures, and anatomical location of MSK pain. This review is registered in PROSPERO CRD420250650511. Results: 25 studies met our inclusion criteria. 14 studies were published since 2019, with no articles before 1995. 11 papers studied surgeons in the USA and the remaining from other countries. The range of overall MSK pain prevalence was 51.7-97.0 %. 11 studies reported on pain in 1-2 anatomical regions, while 9 studies reported on >3 regions. MSK pain was most frequently reported in the lower back (prevalence of 17.1-77.0 %); neck (10.4-74.4 %); and shoulder (12.8-66.7 %). 13 studies determined MSK pain via author-made or unspecified instruments while 12 papers used validated tools for surveying MSK pain. 17 studies specified a time period in which MSK pain reports were captured. Conclusion: Orthopaedic surgeons report a high frequency of MSK pain, in the lower back, neck and shoulder regions. There was considerable heterogeneity of research methods and outcome measures utilized. Further research is needed to better understand the role of preventive measures and the potential influence of MSK pain on surgeon occupational function, and the orthopaedic surgeon workforce.
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