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2022 Jun 23


Surg Today

Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among general surgeons in Japan.

Authors

Owada Y, Furuya K, Kim J, Moue S, Miyazaki Y, Doi M, Shimomura O, Ogawa K, Takahashi K, Ohara Y, Akashi Y, Hisakura K, Hashimoto S, Enomoto T, Oda T
Surg Today. 2022 Jun 23.
PMID: 35737123.

Abstract

General surgeons are at high risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs), especially in their neck and back. The prevalence and risk factors for surgeons' WRMSDs in Japan have not been well surveyed.