In vivo assessment of cervical movement in surgeons —results from open and laparoscopic procedures

ConclusionBased on our results, we believe that laparoscopic surgery requires more prolonged periods of static neck posture when compared with open surgery. This difference may assist in understanding the contributing factors for musculoskeletal (in particular cervical) pain encountered in minimally invasive surgeons. Further investigation of static posture in the operating surgeon is warranted.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research