StemRad MD, An Exoskeleton-Based Radiation Protection System, Reduces Ergonomic Posture Risk Based on a Prospective Observational Study.
Maria KatsarouBruce ZwiebelJames VoglerMurray L ShamesAngelyn ThayerRajarshi Pal ChowdhurrySamuel R MoneyJean BismuthPublished in: Journal of endovascular therapy : an official journal of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists (2023)
Poor ergonomic posture during interventional procedures might leas to work-related musculoskeletal disorders for healthcare workers. StemRad MD, a weightless, exoskeleton-based radiation protection system was shown to significantly reduce ergonomic posture risk to the torso compared to conventional lead aprons. This might lead to reduced physical discomfort for procedure-based specialists.