Design Rationale
Many of the products we use today have evolved over the past century. This also applies to products in the medical world. One thing that has remained unchanged is the design of the surgical instruments used in surgery. We still use tools that were developed by great surgeons of the 19th century: Sauerbruch, Von Langenbeck, and Von Volkmann, to name a few. However, these instruments no longer meet the ergonomic requirements of this century. Holding these traditional instruments for a few minutes soon leads to physical fatigue in the upper limbs. Ergonomic design not only means more comfort, but also leads to improved safety, because it allows you to focus on the operation itself. Less labor strain also makes the job more pleasant. It is a well-known fact that complaints of the musculoskeletal system due to strenuous physical labor are more prevalent among OR (operating room) nurses than among white collar workers. This is also reflected in the higher rate of illness-related absence. Compare it with today's car: it has more comfortable seats and air-conditioning. If you feel more comfortable, you can cover more miles before getting tired, thereby reducing the chances of an accident.
