Ergonomics for the Surgeon
Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery & Surgical Techniques - Year 2022, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
As a surgeon, few of us know much about ergonomics. However, all of us use ergonomics by instinct. How is that then? When we try to put everything at the “right” place in a surgical field, position the patient in a way that makes working easier for us, and perform fine maneuvers with our instruments in deep cavities with limited space we are using ergonomics; or trying to be ergonomic. Ergonomics is a rapidly growing science and is an essential part in every industrial product; be it the handle of a laparoscopic tool or a sophisticated surgical robot. We should feedback the Industry about what is more ergonomic for us, or what we “expect” from a product. If such a mutual communication develops, then we will be more satisfied by technical innovations in instruments. Ergonomics also applies to technical capabilities of humans; what makes some one better than others at handwork. Generally, this is the matter of inherent talent, which is diverse. However, all of surgeons need to be best at handwork during surgery. This is why we should learn more about ergonomics.
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Karimian F*
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