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This study investigates ergonomic trends in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (FPRS) clinic by quantifying surgeons' and trainees' cervicothoracic spine posture.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Participants completed a 22\u2010item questionnaire to evaluate current ergonomic practices. A lightweight device was calibrated and attached to the mid\u2010scapular region of participants, providing real\u2010time posture feedback. The percentage of time in upright posture was recorded during clinical and operative workdays. Upright posture was defined as neutral spine positioning with acceptable mild to moderate deviations.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Two FPRS attending surgeons, 1 FPRS fellow, and 11 otolaryngology residents participated over 12\u2009months. Discomfort was most commonly reported in the neck, shoulders, and upper back during clinic. Symptoms were self\u2010treated by changing body position, wearing specialized footwear, adjusting height of the chair or examination table, or ignoring discomfort. Eighty\u2010two percent were unaware of ergonomic guidelines or appropriate considerations. Time spent in upright posture was significantly higher in clinic (84.9%) than in the OR (53.5%) (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&lt;\u20090.001). Upright posture declined after reaching 6 work hours (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.029); no such patterns were observed in the OR (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.946).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Although time spent in upright posture was objectively poorer in the OR, these data suggest ergonomics are an important consideration in the outpatient setting, with surgeons experiencing discomfort during and after clinic. 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