What is it about?
Discusses prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in oral surgeons and suggests preventative strategies.
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Why is it important?
This article addresses the paucity of research specific to Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons regarding their occupational risk of musculoskeletal disorders.
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This topic is near and dear to my heart as I am an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who struggles with musculoskeletal pain. I have been practicing oral surgery for 23 years, and this is a very important topic to educate current and especially future oral surgeons.
Dr. Julie Chavez
Northern Star Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery PLLC
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This page is a summary of: Preventing work-related musculoskeletal injuries among oral and maxillofacial surgeons, WORK A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation, September 2023, IOS Press,
DOI: 10.3233/wor-220059.
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