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Mitigating Ergonomic Injury
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In brief
In brief
This article from the APSA Wellness Committee addresses ergonomic injury risks faced by pediatric surgeons and provides practical strategies for prevention. Written by committee leaders, it offers evidence-based recommendations to support musculoskeletal health throughout surgical careers.
- Ergonomic injury is a significant occupational risk for pediatric surgeons that requires proactive mitigation strategies.
- The APSA Wellness Committee provides evidence-based practical pearls to reduce ergonomic injury risk in surgical practice.
- Maintaining personal health and wellness throughout a surgical career requires intentional focus on ergonomic best practices.
- Organizational support and thought leadership are essential for addressing surgeon wellness and injury prevention.
Written by the GCMD Library team from the article.
The Wellness Committee of APSA would like to thank JPS for highlighting our inaugural 5 years in their Perspectives column in a series of submissions from the Wellness Committee, which was formed in late 2019. This third submission by Drs. Rialon, Gander, and Brandt highlights the risk of ergonomic injury in our profession, and gives practical “pearls” to help mitigate that risk. We hope you are inspired by what thought leaders can accomplish in our organization and learn about supporting our personal health and wellness throughout our careers in “saving lifetimes”.
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