Endoscopy-related musculoskeletal injuries to endoscopists: time for an “ergonomic time-out”

Endoscopy 2024; 56(08): 620-621
DOI: 10.1055/a-2307-6443

Editorial

Referring to Singh AD et al. doi: 10.1055/a-2270-4174

Mihir S. Wagh

¹Division of Gastroenterology, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, United States (Ringgold ID: RIN156400)

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