Abstract
Sonographers experience stress-related musculoskeletal injuries at alarming rates. The magnitude of the problem has resulted in substantial economic and human costs. Early efforts, such as the transposition of office ergonomic models to the ultrasound suite, have been only marginally successful because of the vast difference between clerical and sonography work demands. In addition, although the issue has attracted the attention of professional sonographer societies, equipment manufacturers, and governmental agencies, such as the OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health), the causative mechanisms by which sonographers are injured remain inadequately addressed. A definitive ergonomic solution has been elusive.With the help of occupational therapists and biomechanical engineers, we have developed a number of possible ergonomic modifications of ultrasound equipment. We explain the rationale behind these approaches to transducer design and assess the strengths and deficiencies of each.
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