Physiologic Burden to the Surgeon During Orthopaedic Surgery
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF UTAH · Dec 12, 2023
Trial Information
Current as of June 26, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
The prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among orthopaedic surgeons is inordinately high. Poor surgical ergonomics and physiological stress have been shown to impair surgical performance and cause injuries. Various approaches, techniques and instruments have been designed to improve surgical outcomes for patients. There has been nominal research in the area of occupational hazards such surgeries impose upon the surgeon. Several studies have demonstrated a higher risk of cervical spondylosis and rotator cuff tears amongst surgeons. However, little has been studied on the impacts of some of the...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Orthopaedic surgeons, orthaopedic fellows, and orthopaedic residents.
- • Up to 750 surgical patients of the participating surgeons will be included for demographic chart review.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Non-surgeons, fellows, or residents.
- • Female participants that are or become pregnant.
About University Of Utah
The University of Utah is a prestigious research institution known for its commitment to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care through innovative clinical trials. With a robust infrastructure that supports a wide range of biomedical research initiatives, the university leverages its multidisciplinary expertise and state-of-the-art facilities to conduct rigorous clinical studies. By fostering collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and community partners, the University of Utah aims to translate scientific discoveries into effective therapies and interventions, ultimately enhancing health outcomes and contributing to the advancement of medical science.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Christopher Pelt, M.D.
Principal Investigator
University of Utah
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported