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Aesculap Aeos® – Stand tall
Many suffer from neck and back pain as a consequence of their work, especially those with physically demanding jobs. [1] Not unsurprisingly, the prevalence of neck and back pain is high among consultants, who often work in non-ergonomic postures. [2]
The work of neurosurgeons is associated with multiple ergonomic challenges, owing to manipulation of the surgical instruments, the maintenance of non-neutral body postures and difficulties visualising the surgical field. [3] A survey among British consultant surgeons showed that 8 out of 10 neurosurgeons suffer from pain while operating. [4] Ironically, neurosurgeons that are treating back and neck pain in their patients, often face back and neck pain of their own due to poor ergonomics in their own workspace.
One of the main reasons for the flawed ergonomics is the surgical microscope itself. The conventional optical microscope forces its users into quite unnatural and therefore uncomfortable positions, simply because of the way it is designed. Dealing with lingering pain while trying to sustain concentration can be very distracting and stressful. Data identifying that work-associate pain can affect the work performance of surgeons is therefore not surprising. [5]
We strive for a future of surgery with fewer ergonomic issues. A future where the surgeon can adjust the equipment into a position that is comfortable for them. Where they can leave the operating room free of back and neck pain. Our new Digital Surgical Microscope Platform enables the surgeon to stand tall, adopting an upright, comfortable posture, thus helping to minimise the physical strain that occurs at the operating table.
“The digital surgical microscope from Aesculap allows me and my team to operate more comfortably.”
[1] Hartvigsen J, Hancock MJ, Kongsted A, Louw Q, Ferreira ML, Genevay S, et al. What low back pain is and why we need to pay attention. Lancet. 2018;391(10137):2356-67.
[2] Oude Hengel KM, Visser B, Sluiter JK. The prevalence and incidence of musculoskeletal symptoms among hospital physicians: a systematic review. International archives of occupational and environmental health. 2011;84(2):115-9.
[3] Berguer R. Surgery and ergonomics. Arch. Surg. 1999;134(9):1011-6.
[4] Soueid A, Oudit D, Thiagarajah S, Laitung G. The pain of surgery: pain experienced by surgeons while operating. Int J Surg. 2010;8(2):118-20.
[5] Davis WT, Fletcher SA, Guillamondegui OD. Musculoskeletal occupational injury among surgeons: effects for patients, providers, and institutions. J Surg Res. 2014;189(2):207-12 e6.
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