Ergonomics in XXXX .

@entity4256 @entity1295 @entity158 @entity85 @entity11159
BACKGROUND: @entity85 ( @entity85 ) are potential sources of morbidity in @entity4256 ( @entity4256 ). This is particularly true for those who perform follicular unit extraction (FUE). OBJECTIVE: To describe the nature, prevalence, and extent of ergonomic or work-related @entity85 among @entity4256 . METHODS _ MATERIALS: A survey regarding @entity85 was e-mailed to 100 @entity4256 . RESULTS: Thirty-eight @entity4256 completed the survey, the majority of which were male and between the ages of 50-69. Fifty percent of respondents reported musculoskeletal symptoms occurring during or after hair restoration procedures. Reports of @entity158 during and after surgery were higher for FUE procedures than single strip excision procedures. @entity158 / @entity1295 /discomfort persisted for longer following FUE procedures compared to strip excision procedures. @entity11159 symptoms also negatively impacted quality of life. Although the majority of respondents felt that ergonomics was important, only 30% use ergonomic support when performing FUE procedures. CONCLUSION: Hair restoration surgeons should be aware of @entity11159 symptoms and particularly when performing FUE. Symptoms reported included @entity158 , @entity1295 , and discomfort, sometimes lasting several hours following surgery. More attention needs to be paid to ergonomics during hair restoration procedures in order to improve the quality of life of surgeons and ultimately prevent the development of @entity85 .
