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Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire covering sociodemographic characteristics, self-reported ergonomic hazards, job-related factors, and the standardized Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including chi-square and independent t-tests, followed by multivariable logistic regression to identify independent predictors of WRMDs.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Neck and lower back pain were the most frequently reported musculoskeletal complaints during the previous 12\u00a0months. Surgical physicians had significantly higher prevalence of neck pain (74.1% vs. 67.2%, P\u2009=\u2009.02) and wrist\/hand symptoms (41.7% vs. 34.1%, P\u2009=\u2009.02), while ankle\/foot symptoms were more common among medical physicians (32.7% vs. 26.6%, P\u2009=\u2009.04). Lower back pain was the leading complaint associated with activity limitation (35.0%) and physician visits (25.4%). Sex, anthropometric characteristics, shift type, working hours, and regular sports participation were significant predictors of WRMDs. Surgical physicians also reported greater exposure to ergonomic and occupational risk factors.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>WRMDs were highly prevalent among physicians and associated with both occupational and individual factors. 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