Development of an assistive device for shoulder load reduction in radiation protective clothing

Abstract

Fluoroscopic endoscopic medical personnel wear radiation protective clothing weighing approximately 3-8 kg for long periods of time to prevent radiation exposure, and this burden causes musculoskeletal disorders and postural deterioration. In order to reduce the load on the wearer, we have developed a device that is worn inside the garment and guides the wearer into proper posture while reducing the load by distributing the load of the garment around the shoulders.