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Ergonomic Risk in Head and Neck Surgery

Study suggests intraoperative pain and risk rise with case complexity and duration.

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • May 6, 2026

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    Ergonomic strain common among otolaryngology surgeons.

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    37% attending, 43% resident surgeons in medium to high risk range.

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    Pain linked to case difficulty and longer operations.

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    Surgeons over 40 show increased pain during complex cases.

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    Ergonomics affect workflow; 29% changed position due to discomfort.

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Ergonomic Risk in Head and Neck Surgery

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • May 6, 2026

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