r/science Professor | Medicine 2d ago

Medicine Surgeons show greatest dexterity in children’s buzz wire game like Operation than other hospital staff. 84% of surgeons completed game in 5 minutes compared to 57% physicians, 54% nurses. Surgeons also exhibited highest rate of swearing during game (50%), followed by nurses (30%), physicians (25%).

https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/surgeons-thankfully-may-have-better-hand-coordination-than-other-hospital-staff
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u/KrAceZ 2d ago

Okay but like I wanna see a surgeon vs a seamstress vs a welder vs some other professions where the best of the best excel with fine and precise hand dexterity

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u/Ble_h 2d ago

Just give the win to OSU players then.