Abstract
During dermatologic surgery, we tend to focus on optimizing the surgical experience for our patients but not necessarily for ourselves. Nearly ninety percent of Mohs surgeons surveyed in a recent study reported musculoskeletal symptoms or injuries, most commonly of the neck, shoulders, and back, related to their daily work. Substantial stress can be placed on the musculoskeletal system during surgery via repeated and protracted head- and back-bent postures. This inefficient and prolonged positioning can predispose to the development of both upper and lower crossed syndromes, which are well recognized musculoskeletal dysfunction syndromes that combine shortening and tightening of certain muscles with weakening and inhibition of the opposing muscles.
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