Biomechanical Risk Factors Associated With Distal Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders in Endoscopists Performing Colonoscopy

Endoscopists experience upper extremity musculoskeletal injuries. The primary aim of this study was to compare distal upper extremity biomechanical risk factors during colonoscopy with established risk thresholds. Secondary aims were to determine which subtasks during colonoscopy are associated with the greatest risk and to evaluate an intervention to reduce risks.