Key result
Radiation exposure from fluoroscopy during orthopedic procedures was relatively low, with the surgeon's dominant hand receiving the most exposure per case.
Why the study?
What is the amount of radiation exposure to the primary surgeon and first assistant during orthopedic surgical procedures using fluoroscopy?
Population
Primary surgeon and first assistant during selected orthopedic surgical procedures involving the use of…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports low exposure with precautions in orthopedic fluoroscopy; extends cross-sectional dosimetry data but leaves open prospective validation of cumulative risks.
Observational
What is the amount of radiation exposure to the primary surgeon and first assistant during orthopedic surgical procedures using fluoroscopy?
With proper precautions and equipment maintenance, radiation exposure to surgeons from fluoroscopy during orthopedic procedures remains relatively low and safe.
Scott Riley (1989) conducted an observational in Orthopedic surgical procedures. Fluoroscopy was evaluated on Amount of radiation received by the primary surgeon and first assistant at five body sites. Radiation exposure from fluoroscopy during orthopedic procedures was relatively low, with the surgeon's dominant hand receiving the most exposure per case.
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