Steady Hands, Precise Cuts: Managing Tremors in Microsurgical Procedures

Steady Hands, Precise Cuts: Managing Tremors in Microsurgical Procedures

You may have noticed fine movements in your hands while performing tasks/procedures, especially if you’re in dermatology, neurosurgery, or general surgery residency program! What are physiologic tremors ? Fine movements of your hands are known as “physiologic tremors.” They are involuntary, oscillatory movements caused by alternating contractions of muscle groups and their opposing counterparts. Or…