The lack of surgical instruments tailored for women’s hands is just one example of the gender inequity female surgeons face in the workforce.
Despite women comprising 36% of physicians currently working in the medical field, surgical instruments have long been standardized for men’s hands. As a result, 70% to 85% of female surgeons report discomfort and difficulty handling these instruments, according to a recent publication by Lara Devgan, MD, MPH, FACS.
The lack of surgical instruments sized for women has affected those in the dermatology and cosmetic fields as well, (Read more...)