Alternative Surgical Headlamp to Reduce Surgeon’s Chronic Neck Pain

Performing surgery is a physically demanding job that requires immense focus and precision for long durations of time. Oftentimes, surgeons operate in suboptimal positions while wearing heavy surgical headlamps leading to high risk neck flexion angles. Due to the current technology and the physical requirements of the operating room, 75% of surgeons report having experienced neck pain throughout their careers. This neck pain can lead to the development of musculoskeletal disorders, impacting surgeon’s career longevity.  With this in mind, we designed a wearable surgical light that removes the extra load on the head of the surgeon to reduce neck pain and improve posture .