Surgical Ergonomic Pilot Study Using a Posture Biofeedback Device in Rhinology: A Multi-Phase Quality Improvement Study.

This article, published in the Journal of Neurological Surgery, explores the use of a wearable device called the "Upright Go" (UG) to improve surgical ergonomics and reduce musculoskeletal strain in rhinologic surgery. The study involved rhinologists at a tertiary-care center and consisted of three phases: baseline recording of posture and pain, incorporating biofeedback to correct poor posture, and post-intervention recording of posture without biofeedback. The results showed that the UG device improved posture with real-time feedback and had a sustained effect even after biofeedback was removed. However, there was no correlation between improved posture and reduced pain. The study highlights the potential for conditioning proper surgical posture and promoting ergonomic sustainability. [Extracted from the article]