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Professional and Personal Development

The Pain of Surgery: Improving Surgical Ergonomics in ENT

Tuesday, October 3, 2023
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM East Coast USA Time
Location: 204

    Moderator(s)

  • MC

    Maura KELLY Cosetti, MD

    Associate Professor
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    New York, NY, United States

    • Panelist(s)

  • MC

    Maura KELLY Cosetti, MD

    Associate Professor
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    New York, NY, United States

  • RC

    Raewyn G. Campbell, MD

    Associate Professor
    Royal Prince Alfred and Macquarie University Hospitals
    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • Ksenia A. Aaron, MD

    Assistant Professor
    Head and Neck Institute at Cleveland Clinic
    Cleveland , OH, United States

  • DG

    Deepa Galaiya, MD

    Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins, USA

Disclosure(s):
Raewyn G. Campbell, MD: No relevant relationships to disclose.
Ksenia A. Aaron, MD: No relevant relationships to disclose.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are extremely prevalent in surgeons, with widely cited rates exceeding 70% across all surgical fields including otolaryngology. Data suggests that otolaryngologists are affected by extremely high rates of neck, shoulder and back pain. Work-related MSD has been shown to portend significant negative consequences for both personal health (including need for medical intervention) and professional/career longevity. This panel is comprised of practicing otolaryngologists and physical therapists with published expertise on ergonomics in otolaryngology. The presentation will include current data on the prevalence of MSD disease in ENT, ergonomic risk factors specific to otolaryngology, impact of available technologies (endoscope/exoscope), OR infrastructure and evidence-based techniques to prevent or mitigate work-related MSD.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Recognize the high rates of musculoskeletal disease (MSD) in otolaryngologists and the implication on MSD on surgeon wellness and professional longevity

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Appreciate risk factors and implications on the areas of neck, shoulders and back and the potential impact of technology and OR infrastructure

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Develop tools and strategies to mitigate work related MSD in personal otolaryngology practice

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are extremely prevalent, affecting the neck, shoulders and back in more than 70% of otolaryngologists. Understanding surgical ergonomics and evidence-based techniques to prevent or mitigate pain is crucial for surgeon health and longevity.