[Posture and fatigue among surgeons in the operating room].
It is a documented fact that if work activity entails prolonged static postures, repetitive movements and the assuming of incongruous positions, skeletal muscle disorders can arise. MATERIALS AND METHODS. 100 surgeons (74 M 26 F), average age 40.1, completed a questionnaire regarding work posture, fatigue and pain experienced after working in the operating theatre. RESULTS. 75% work standing up, the average operation duration time is 4.3 hours (max 8 hours); 50% are unable to change position during the operation and the average time spent in a fixed position is 2 hours (max 6 hours). 58% of surgeons report the onset of myoarticular pain after an average of 4.3 hours (1-8) of surgical activity, principally regarding the cervical and lumbar rachis. Only 9% know the ergonomic guidelines for surgery and only 3% apply them.


CONCLUSIONS
Applying the ergonomic guidelines, modifying surgical equipment and increasing posture awareness could help improve comfort while operating and reduce skeletal muscle disorders.
S.C. Riabilitazione Specialistica Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo Pavia-Medicina Fisica e Riabilitazione Università di Pavia. elena.dallatoffola@unipv.it
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005221:Fatigue; D005260:Female; D013502:General Surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D009873:Operating Rooms; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D011187:Posture; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
Postura e affaticamento dei chirurghi in sala operatoria.