Risks of Excessive Intraoperative Radiation

R. Bryan Butler; Kornelis A. Poelstra

doi:10.1053/j.semss.2008.06.003

Risks of Excessive Intraoperative Radiation

R. Bryan Butler
, Kornelis A. Poelstra

Orthopaedics

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Abstract

Fluoroscopy is a well-accepted intraoperative imaging modality that has been applied to numerous spinal procedures such as therapeutic injections, vertebral augmentation, and the placement of instrumentation. However, the quantities of radiation that are generated during these operations are not insignificant and these doses may predispose these individuals to the development of a variety of potentially devastating complications. The goals of this review are to provide an overview of contemporary fluoroscopic techniques, present the potential risks of excessive radiation exposure, and discuss the safety limits that have been established for the protection of the patient and operating room personnel.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	175-180
Number of pages	6
Journal	Seminars in Spine Surgery
Volume	20
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1053/j.semss.2008.06.003
State	Published - Sep 1 2008

Keywords

C-arm
fluoroscopy
intraoperative
radiation
risk
spine

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