SOSORT 2012 consensus paper: reducing x-ray exposure in pediatric patients with scoliosis

This 2012 Consensus paper reviews the literature on side effects of x-ray exposure in the pediatric population as it relates to scoliosis evaluation and treatment. Alternative methods of spinal assessment and imaging are reviewed, and strategies for reducing the number of radiographs are developed. Using the Delphi technique, SOSORT members developed consensus statements that describe how often radiographs should be taken in each of the pediatric and adolescent sub-populations.

Source: Scoliosis - April 25, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Patrick KnottEden PappoMichelle CameronJC deMauroyCharles RivardTomasz KotwickiFabio ZainaJames WynneLuke StikeleatherJosette Bettany-SaltikovTheodoros GrivasJacek DurmalaToru MaruyamaStefano NegriniJoseph O¿BrienManuel Rigo Source Type: research