A Prospective Crossover Study Evaluating the Pedal-Controlled Surgistep Platform to Improve Ergonomics in Neurosurgical Operations

Stanford University

Summary

Primary Aim: Assess improvement in ergonomics and musculoskeletal discomfort with the Surgistep compared to a standard footstool.

Eligibility

Age range: 36–65 years
Sex: All
Healthy volunteers: Yes

Detailed criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Regularly perform neurosurgical procedures (cranial/spine) * Willing to use both devices (multiple times each). Exclusion Criteria: * Severe MSK conditions preventing device usage * Inability/refusal to participate in observation or surveys.

Interventions

Device
SurgiStep Platform
The Surgistep (pedal-controlled, adjustable platform) allows real-time height adjustment during surgery. The surgeons can adjust the height of the platform.
Device
Standard Foot stool
Foot stool is considered as the standard of care during surgery.

Location

Stanford Health Care
Palo Alto, California