Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Practicing Plastic Surgeons in India: A Cross-Sectional Survey

January 2025 in “ Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery ”

Aditya B. Marathe, Piyush V. Bamnodkar, Ankur Karanjkar, Parag Sahasrabudhe, Nikhil S. Panse

Studysummary This article finds that while plastic surgeons in India experience a high prevalence of WRMDs due to high case loads, applying ergonomic practices could help reduce these issues.

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