Table 1.

Survey questions.

1. Please specify your sex:	a. Female
	b. Male
2. Please indicate your hand dominance:	a. Left
	b. Right
	c. Ambidextrous
3. The majority of your caseload consists of hip and knee replacement surgeries.	a. Yes
	b. No
4. If you answered yes to question 3, which of the following best describes your practice setting?	a. Private
	b. Academic
	c. Hospital employed
	d. Other:
5. How many years have you been in practice after finishing training?	a. 1–5 years
	b. 6–10 years
	c. 11–15 years
	d. 16–20 years
	e. 21-30 years
	f. > 30 years
6. How many cases of total knee or hip replacement do you perform per week?	a. 5–10
	b. 11–15
	c. 16–20
	d. 21–30
	e. 30-40
	f. >40
	g. Not applicable since I do not perform TKA or THA
7. What percent of your total hip replacement cases are anterior approach?	a. < 25%
	b. 25–50%
	c. 51–75%
	d. >75%
	e. Not applicable since I do not perform TKA or THA
8. What percent of your total knee replacement cases are robotic or computer navigated?	a. < 25%
	b. 25–50%
	c. 51–75%
	d. >75%
	e. Not applicable since I do not perform TKA or THA
9. What percent of your total hip replacement cases are robotic or computer navigated?	a. < 25%
	b. 25–50%
	c. 51–75%
	d. >75%
	e. Not applicable since I do not perform TKA or THA
10. What percent of all of your cases as revision arthroplasties?	a. < 25%
	b. 25–50%
	c. 51–75%
	d. >75%
	e. Not applicable since I do not perform TKA or THA
11. Do you suffer from or have you suffered from any of the following issues? Please select all answer choices that apply.	a. Rotator cuff disease
	b. Other shoulder issues (eg – biceps tendonitis, AC joint arthritis, glenohumeral arthritis, etc)
	c. Carpal tunnel syndrome
	d. Trigger finger
	e. Lateral epicondylitis
	f. Medial epicondylitis
	g. Other overuse conditions of the upper extremity (eg – thumb CMC arthritis, etc)
	h. Neck issues such as pain, radiculopathy, slipped disk, arthritis, or other pathology
	i. Back issues such as pain, radiculopathy, slipped disk, arthritis, or other pathology
	j. Prostate cancer
	k. Breast cancer
	l. Thyroid cancer
	m. Other cancer – please specify
	n. Deafness
	o. Cataracts
	p. Other eye or ear issues
	q. Kidney stones
	r. Other urological issues
	s. Achilles tendonitis
	t. Other chronic foot conditions (eg - plantar fasciitis, pain, etc)
	u. Inguinal hernia
	v. Other, please specify:
12. Did you need surgery for any of the following issues? Please select all answers that apply.	a. Rotator cuff disease
	b. Other shoulder issues (eg – biceps tendonitis, AC joint arthritis, glenohumeral arthritis, etc)
	c. Carpal tunnel syndrome
	d. Trigger finger
	e. Lateral epicondylitis
	f. Medial epicondylitis
	g. Other overuse conditions of the upper extremity (eg – thumb CMC arthritis, etc)
	h. Neck issues such as pain, radiculopathy, slipped disk, arthritis, or other pathology
	i. Back issues such as pain, radiculopathy, slipped disk, arthritis, or other pathology
	j. Prostate cancer
	k. Breast cancer
	l. Thyroid cancer
	m. Other cancer – please specify
	n. Deafness
	o. Cataracts
	p. Other eye or ear issues
	q. Kidney stones
	r. Other urological issues
	s. Achilles tendonitis
	t. Other chronic foot conditions (eg - plantar fasciitis, pain, etc)
	u. Inguinal hernia
	v. Other, please specify:
13. Do you think your medical condition/s (if you suffer from one) is related to your job demands or on-the-job exposure?	a. Yes
	b. No
14. Did you ever sustain a work-related injury requiring time off from work?	a. Yes
	b. No
15. When do you want to retire from operating?	a. Age <60 years
	b. Age 60–65 years
	c. Age 66–70 years
	d. Age 71–75 years
	e. Age >75 years
16. Do you think you will be able to meet the physical demands of your job until your intended retirement age?	a. Yes
	b. No
17. Do you think most of the tools you use during surgery are ergonomically designed?	a. Yes
	b. No
18. What arthroplasty system do you use for the majority of your cases?	a. Depuy
	b. Stryker
	c. Zimmer Biomet
	d. Smith and Nephew
	e. Other- please specify: