Abstract
Neck pain, back pain, sore joints: the surgical environment has been described as often harsher than that suffered by industrial worker.1 Multiple studies have defined the scope of musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders among surgeons, with 12-month prevalence estimates of neck, back, and shoulder as high as 60%.2 Furthermore, upwards of 15% of surgeons have required a leave of absence, practice modification, or early retirement due to work-related MSK disorders. Although documented in the broader surgical landscape, few studies have looked specifically at this issue among vascular surgeons, who may be at increased risk given the combination of large open cases, frequency of wearing loupes, and endovascular cases requiring use of lead aprons.
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