An estimation of the endoscopist's musculoskeletal injury risk for right and left lateral decubitus...
An estimation of the endoscopist's musculoskeletal injury risk for right and left lateral decubitus positions during colonoscopy: a field-based ergonomic study
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BioMed Central Ltd
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Colonoscopy exposes endoscopists to awkward postures and prolonged forces, which increases their risk of musculoskeletal injury. Patient positioning has a significant impact on the ergonomics of colonoscopy. Recent trials have found the right lateral decubitus position is associated with quicker insertion, higher adenoma detection rates, and greate...
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An estimation of the endoscopist's musculoskeletal injury risk for right and left lateral decubitus positions during colonoscopy: a field-based ergonomic study
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TN_cdi_gale_infotracmisc_A752566588
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_gale_infotracmisc_A752566588
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1471-2474
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1471-2474
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10.1186/s12891-023-06606-4
