Occupational hazard for pathologists: microscope use and musculoskeletal disorders.
The association of prolonged microscope use with the development of chronic pain syndromes has been recognized for nearly 3 decades; yet most pathologists are not well-informed about this hazard until after they develop a problem. The purpose of this article is to make pathologists aware of this risk, discuss current pathogenetic models, and encourage them to proactively integrate prevention strategies into their daily lives.
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Evan
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Dept of Anatomic Pathology, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, 98195, USA.
D001416:Back Pain / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006804:Ergonomics; D006801:Humans; D008853:Microscopy; D019547:Neck Pain / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016272:Occupational Health