Solving the Surgeon’s Posture Problem: Loupe Choice & Other Strategies for Long-Term Musculoskeletal Health

March 31, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST

Solving the Surgeon’s
Posture Problem

Loupe Choice & Other Strategies for
Long-Term Musculoskeletal Health

Win a Pair of Q-Optics Ergo Loupes
(Valued Up to $3,000)

One participant will receive a pair of Q-Optics Ergo Loupes, ergonomic surgical magnification loupes designed to support a more neutral head and neck posture during procedures and help reduce strain associated with prolonged surgical positioning.

How the Drawing Works
  • Register for the webinar
  • Attend the live session on March 31
  • One attendee will be randomly selected following the webinar
  • The winner will be contacted to arrange loupe fitting and fulfillment

About The Webinar

Musculoskeletal strain affects a large proportion of surgeons and often begins during training. Prolonged static posture, operating room setup, equipment configuration, and workflow habits can all contribute to cumulative physical load over time.

 

This session will explore why musculoskeletal strain is so common in surgery and discuss practical strategies surgeons can use to improve posture, reduce physical strain, and support long-term career longevity.

What You Will Learn

  • Why neck, back, and shoulder strain is so common among surgeons
  • How operating room setup and loupe configuration influence posture and fatigue
  • Practical adjustments that can reduce strain during long procedures

Agenda

  • Introduction – Why Musculoskeletal Strain Matters in Surgery
  • The Scope of MSK Issues in Surgeons
    • Prevalence and patterns of strain among surgeons and trainees.
  • Drivers of Physical Strain in the Operating Room
    • Posture and positioning
    • Equipment and OR setup
    • Instrumentation and workflow habits
  • Loupe Design and Biomechanical Load
    • How loupe geometry influences posture
    • Common ergonomic misalignments
  • Practical Strategies to Reduce Strain
    • Intraoperative adjustments
    • Habits outside the OR that support surgeon health
  • Live Q&A

Speaker

Geeta Lal, MD, MSc, FRCS(C), FACS

Endocrine surgeon and internationally recognized leader in surgical ergonomics. Dr. Lal has spent more than two decades advancing surgeon well-being and workplace safety and has contributed to national surgical education initiatives focused on ergonomics.

Register Now

Join CSurgeries and Q-Optics for this live discussion on improving surgical ergonomics and protecting long-term surgeon health.

 

March 31, 2026   |   7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST​

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Culture War: Positive vs. Negative Resilience Training in Healthcare

Original Air Date: August 22, 2019

Shame and Blame. Perfectionism. Error-Driven. Laser Focused on Mistakes. Does that sound like a description of a winning culture?

The practice of medicine is difficult, and the culture in healthcare can make it harder to deliver excellent patient care. What if we turned our focus to the positive?

There are times when negative resilience training reinforces important lessons. However, there are more times when positive resilience training would have a far greater impact on us, and others, particularly our patients.

In this webinar, SurgeonMasters founder Jeffrey Smith, MD, FACS, CPC, will describe positive and negative resilience training, give examples of each, and offer opportunities to use positive personal and team resilience habits over negative ones.

The R in BuRnout Stands for Reciprocity

CSurgeries and SurgeonMasters are back! The conversation this time is around the three R’s in physician burnout – Roles, Relationships, and most importantly, Reciprocity. In this session, Dr. Jeff Smith elevates our understanding of the myriad roles and relationships in your professional and personal life that affect our ability to prevent burnout and lead successful and thriving careers as physicians.

After this session you will be able to:
– Appreciate the many roles and relationships that impact your well-being and success.
– Understand simple practices that will lead to improvements in your roles and relationships.
– Use your goals to commit to next steps and hopefully be inspired to put your plan into action.

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