[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.
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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.