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Our final "Hot Topic" is Ergonomics. We are joined by Dr. Scott Hollenbeck (@sth_43206), plastic surgeon at Duke University, and Marissa Pentico, occupational therapist and ergonomist who started an ergonomics program in conjunction with the Duke chief residents. Learn what interventions you can implement in your practice to extend your surgical career and prevent musculoskeletal injuries!
https://www.safety.duke.edu/ergonomics/stretches-and-exercises
https://surgery.duke.edu/news/duke-surgery-introduces-ergonomics-program-improve-surgeon-health
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