Ergonomic Assessment of Septorhinoplasty Maneuvers During Simulated Pregnancy
Rohith M. Bhethanabotla,
Kaye Ledgister,
Ian S. Soriano
et al.
Abstract:ObjectiveWomen represent an increasing proportion of the otolaryngology workforce. Work‐related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) are a little‐studied yet important impediment to career completion. Scant attention has been directed to study the impact of pregnancy on surgeon posture and ergonomics. We piloted the use of a pregnancy simulation suit (Empathy Belly) to assess the risk of ergonomic compromise when performing open septorhinoplasty.Study DesignSurgical simulation.SettingSingle session, training simu… Show more
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