Why the study?
Given the increasing use of intraoperative fluoroscopy in orthopedic management and rising radiation exposure concerns, the authors sought to identify whether surgeon grade or experience affects radiation use and exposure.
Does surgeon experience reduce radiation exposure and fluoroscopy time during orthopedic procedures?
Population
Eighteen studies comparing varying surgeon experience levels in orthopedic procedures
Comparison
Varying surgeon experience levels
Design
Systematic review
Authors
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Experienced surgeons may reduce fluoroscopy time; leaves open whether targeted training meaningfully lowers exposure in routine practice.
Does surgeon experience reduce radiation exposure and fluoroscopy time during orthopedic procedures?
Higher surgeon experience significantly reduces the usage of fluoroscopy and consequent radiation exposure in orthopedic procedures.
Malik et al. (2019) studied this question.
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