Joehassin Cordero

Publications

• Mini Review   
  The Necessity of Mandatory Surgical Ergonomics Training in Otolaryngology: A Novel Mini-Review
  Author(s): Ziyang Li, Rahul Varman and Joehassin Cordero*
  
  Background: In January 2022, we have published an article that compares cervical neck strain in common otolaryngology surgeries. To our knowledge, it was the first study that quantified ergonomic risk in a variety of otolaryngology surgeries. Due to the continued interest in studying the ergonomic risks in the field of otolaryngology, we decided to perform a mini-review to 1) look into factors that play a role in increasing ergonomic risks for otolaryngologists, 2) summarize any improvements that have been done, and 3) investigate what needs to be done in the near future. Methods: Three major databases were used: Pubmed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library. Search terms: “Otolaryngology”, “Neck Strain”, “Surgeon” and “Ergonomic risks” were used interchangeably to maximize the sea.. Read More»
  

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