Surgeons' hidden pain: study reveals high rates of work injuries

NCT ID NCT07562126

First seen May 02, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study measured how common work-related muscle and bone problems are among Egyptian orthopedic surgeons. Researchers surveyed 285 surgeons who had been working for at least 5 years. They asked about symptoms and looked at how age, weight, work hours, and specialty might affect these problems. The goal was to understand the scope of the issue, not to test a treatment.

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Locations

  • Egyptian National Hospitals

    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11865, Egypt

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