Ergonomics in Otolaryngology: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Objectives: To determine the proportion of otolaryngologists with work-related musculoskeletal discomfort (WRMD) and to review objective ergonomic data that contribute to WRMD.

Study Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods: A comprehensive search of the literature identified 1121 articles for initial review of which 19 (3563 participants) met criteria for qualitative discussion and eight (2192 participants) met criteria for meta-analysis.