ERGONOMICS APPLIED TO THE PRACTICE OF MICROSURGERY1
- 1 June 1977
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Anz Journal of Surgery
- Vol. 47 (3) , 320-329
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1445-2197.1977.tb04297.x
Abstract
Microsurgery presents special problems of visual information and fine manipulation, including tremor control. These problems can be studied usefully through ergonomics, the science of man at work, already used widely in industry. This paper presents factors affecting visual feedback, normal hand tremor, and instrument design, and refers to the process of skill acquisition and the care of surgical instruments.Keywords
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