Nikhil Vasireddi, Neal Vasireddi, Aakash K Shah, Andrew J Moyal, Elizabeth B Gausden, Alexander S Mclawhorn, Kornelis A Poelstra, Heath P Gould, James E Voos, Jacob G Calcei
BACKGROUND: The Centers for Disease Control defines work-related musculoskeletal disorders as disorders of the nerves, muscles, tendons, joints, spinal discs, and cartilage that are caused or exacerbated by the environment or nature of work. Previous meta-analyses have characterized work-related musculoskeletal disorders among interventionists, general surgeons, and other surgical subspecialties, but prevalence estimates, prognosis, and ergonomic considerations vary by study and surgical specialty...
November 21, 2023: Clinical Orthopaedics and related Research