The Impact of Lead Aprons on Posture of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Kabir, K.; Welle, K.; Scheidt, S.; Ossendorf, R.; Prangenberg, C.; Wirtz, D.-C.; Burger, C. · NeuroTransmitter · 2022 · Heft 01 · S. 56 bis 63
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AbstractBackground Surgeons working in orthopedics and trauma surgery are frequently exposed to repetitive actions and non-ergonomic positions in their operative activities with the regular use of lead aprons. Musculoskeletal complaints of the neck and back among surgeons are reported in the literature as up to 80%. In this study, the effects of lead aprons on the posture of surgeons are examined using videorasterstereography, foot pressure measurement and questionnaires.Methodology All subjects (n = 31) were examined before and after exposure to wearing lead aprons during surgery using videorasterstereography a…
