Are orthopaedic trauma surgeons at risk of occupational noise-induced hearing loss?
Orthopaedic trauma procedures stayed within noise limits, but average MDL exceeded 85 dB. ORIF and suctioning produced some of the highest sound levels among procedures and recorded steps.
Authors
- Vincent Lau (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5017-6316)
- Stephanie A. Kwan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5367-8198)
- Gregory K. Deirmengian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4538-2455)
- Jack G. Graham (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6696-8618)
Institutions
- Thomas Jefferson University (US)
- Stratford University (US)
- Rothman Orthopaedics (US)
- Rothman Institute (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- OTA International The Open Access Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
- Published
- 2025-08-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/oi9.0000000000000422
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Noise Effects and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.24