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The aim is to investigate the prevalence of shoulder issues in endoscopic spine surgeons and to address factors leading to their underreporting.

June 27, 2026Journal of trauma and orthopaedic surgery.Open Access

Shoulder problems in endoscopic spine surgeons: Prevalence, underreporting, and technical tips for minimization

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PGPoornanand GoruThe Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust AKAnkit Kumar KayathwalSunlin University

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This review examines shoulder problems in endoscopic spine surgeons, highlighting underreporting and proposing ergonomic strategies to improve outcomes.

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The aim is to investigate the prevalence of shoulder issues in endoscopic spine surgeons and to address factors leading to their underreporting.
Conducted a review of literature regarding shoulder problems among endoscopic spine surgeons.
Identified ergonomic challenges faced by surgeons performing minimally invasive procedures.
Proposed technical tips to minimize shoulder discomfort and enhance surgeon longevity.
Shoulder-related musculoskeletal disorders are prevalent but frequently go unreported among endoscopic spine surgeons.
Ergonomic strategies can significantly reduce the risk of developing these disorders.
Proper surgical techniques may enhance comfort and safety, thereby improving overall surgical performance.

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Goru et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a3f694caea7db3c1954023e https://doi.org/10.4103/jtos.jtos_31_25

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This review examines shoulder problems in endoscopic spine surgeons, highlighting underreporting and proposing ergonomic strategies to improve outcomes.

Shoulder problems in endoscopic spine surgeons: Prevalence, underreporting, and technical tips for minimization

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Shoulder problems in endoscopic spine surgeons: Prevalence, underreporting, and technical tips for minimization

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