Michael Patkin's archives website
Reflections & comments in 2005
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The hand has two grips 1965 Ergonomic aspects of surgical dexterity 1967 Ergonomics in microsurgery 1969 Ergonomic design of a needleholder 1969 Selection and care of microsurgical instruments 1978 Ergonomics and the operating microscope 1978 Ergonomics and engineering of endoscopic surgery 1995 Ergonomics and anaesthesia Ergonomics of diathermy forceps design History of ergonomy in surgery Surgical instruments and effort referring especially to ratchets and needle sharpness