Is Everyone Covered? A Resident's Perspective on Radiation Exposure in Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic surgeons frequently use fluoroscopy and flat plate X-ray in the operating room. As the length of surgeons' careers gets longer, the risk of potential for harm from radiation exposure also grows. Knowledge of the background and science of radiation, the C-arm, and various ways that su...

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Published inBulletin of the Hospital for Joint Diseases (2013) Vol. 81; no. 1; p. 71
Main Authors Williamson, Emilie R C, Schon, Lew C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.2023
Subjects
Fluoroscopy
Humans
Orthopedic Procedures - education
Orthopedics
Radiation Dosage
Radiation Exposure
Radiography
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Summary:Orthopedic surgeons frequently use fluoroscopy and flat plate X-ray in the operating room. As the length of surgeons' careers gets longer, the risk of potential for harm from radiation exposure also grows. Knowledge of the background and science of radiation, the C-arm, and various ways that surgeons can protect themselves is fundamental and should be incorporated into residency education for orthopedic surgery. This review provides information that we hope will better prepare residents in orthopedic surgery to use fluoroscopy and X-rays and protect themselves from radiation risks.
ISSN:2328-5273