Fluoroscopic Radiation Exposure: Are We Protecting Ourselves Adequately?

Conclusions: Surgeons’ hands receive the most radiation exposure during distal radial plate fixation under fluoroscopy. There was a small but insignificant difference in mean exposure between standard fluoroscopy and mini-fluoroscopy, but some standard units resulted in lower exposure than some mini-units. On the basis of these findings, we recommend routine protective equipment to mitigate exposure to surgeons’ hands and eyes, in addition to the thyroid, chest, and groin, during fluoroscopy procedures.
Source: The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Basic Science, Hand & Wrist Scientific Articles Source Type: research