Open AccessPrevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among orthopedic trauma surgeons: an OTA survey
Author(s) -
Saad Al-Qahtani,
Mohammad M. Alzahrani,
Edward J. Harvey
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
canadian journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.609
H-Index - 64
eISSN - 1488-2310
pISSN - 0008-428X
DOI - 10.1503/cjs.014415
Subject(s) - medicine , orthopedic surgery , orthopedic trauma , family medicine , physical therapy , general surgery , surgery
Occupational injuries and hazards have gained increased attention in the surgical community in general and in the orthopedic literature specifically. The aim of this study was to assess prevalence and characteristics of musculoskeletal disorders among orthopedic trauma surgeons and the impact of these injuries on the surgeons' practices.
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