Neuropraxia following laparoscopic procedures: An occupational injury

被引:45
作者
Horgan, LF [1 ]
ORiordan, DC [1 ]
Doctor, N [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV LONDON,ROYAL FREE HOSP,SCH MED,DEPT SURG,LONDON NW3 2PF,ENGLAND
来源
MINIMALLY INVASIVE THERAPY & ALLIED TECHNOLOGIES | 1997年 / 6卷 / 01期
关键词
instrument design; occupational injury; laparoscopy; neuropraxia; ergonomics;
D O I
10.3109/13645709709152823
中图分类号
R61 [外科手术学];
学科分类号
摘要
Four occupational nerve injuries to the non-dominant hand of three laparoscopic surgeons are reported. All the injuries were transient and related to the use of ring-handled instruments, Further ergonomic studies of instrument design involving surgeons and manufacturers are needed.
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页数:3
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