Response to: "Regarding 'Optimizing Positioning for In-Office Otology Procedures'".
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We wish to thank Dr Hetzler for his favorable comments regarding our manuscript promoting ergonomic posturing during otologic procedures and for the additional insights that he provided for time spent in the operating room. We enjoyed reading his recommendations for a periodic “seventh-inning stretch” and encouraging all personnel to partake in such activities. There are other factors that influence the position of the surgeon’s head, neck, arms, and torso during otologic surgery, such as the focal length of the objective lens, body habitus of the patient, ability to rotate the neck, and angle of the ear canal. Optimizing positioning of the patient’s head and having the surgeon’s elbows and arms close to the body should provide better access, enhance dexterity, and lessen fatigue. These additional issues could be the focus of future studies addressing ergonomic dynamics. Thank you again for sharing your experience in optimizing positioning in performing otologic procedures.
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Optimizing Positioning for In-Office Otology Procedures.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
دوره 156 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2017