作者: R. Berguer , M. Remler , D. Beckley
DOI: 10.3109/13645709709152824
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摘要: SummaryBackground: Endoscopic surgery presents new ergonomic conditions for surgeons that may cause fatigue and decreased performance during prolonged laparoscopic procedures. This study uses a post-operative questionnaire surface electromyography (EMG) to compare upper extremity discomfort muscle contraction real simulated open surgical tasks. Methods: We asked rank immediately following or operations on scale of 0–3. also measured the EMG activity right forearm flexor extensor compartment, Deltoid Trapezius muscles in three The maximum voluntary (MVC) each was used normalize data between subjects. Statistical comparisons were carried out using paired t-tests P lt; 0.05. Results: Surgeons reported significant increase moderate/severe dominant foream operations...