Journal of Spine

Rex A. W. Marco

Publications

• Research Article
  Is there an Increased Incidence of Cervical Degenerative Disease in Surgeons who use Loupes and a Headlight?
  Author(s): Deshdeepak Sahni, Kevin B. James, John Hipp, Stephanie Holloway and Rex A. W. MarcoDeshdeepak Sahni, Kevin B. James, John Hipp, Stephanie Holloway and Rex A. W. Marco
  
  Background context: The ergonomic effects of headgear on spine surgeons are poorly understood. Assessment of cervical degenerative disease resulting from prolonged use of loupes and/or headlights was performed via data drawn from spine surgeons. Methods: A questionnaire was distributed to 54 fellowship trained spine surgeons. Part one assessed the current level of neck pain compared to prior to residency. The amount of exposure to headgear usage was determined using this formula for headgear hours: Headgear Hours=Years in practice * Number of months per year of headgear usage * Number of cases per month * Number of hours per case. Part two assessed whether a specific diagnosis or treatment associated with neck symptoms was rendered or received. The respondents were placed into two groups for comparison: Group A (non- or infrequent users of head.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7939.1000256

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