Radiation Exposure from Fluoroscopy during Hip Arthroscopy

Autor: Roberto Seijas, Jordi Català, Miguel Ángel Cepas, Andrea Sallent, Oscar Ares, David Barastegui
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: The Surgery Journal, Vol 05, Iss 04, Pp e184-e187 (2019)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2378-5128
2378-5136
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-3400278
Popis: Objective Hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement treatment is a procedure that is not exempted from complications. The most common complications are related to the arthroscopic portals and the traction system. The use of fluoroscopy helps in hip arthroscopy; however, the radiation exposure is a risk that has not yet been studied. Materials and Methods A retrospective study with 100 arthroscopies was performed. Surgical indication in all cases was femoroacetabular impingement. Surgical times and radiation exposure during the procedure had been recorded and reviewed for the present study. Results A mean of 138.20 cGy cm2 radiation exposures was observed per patient and procedure for a mean time of radiation exposure of 0.36 minutes. These values are much lower than the values described as being at risk by the nuclear security commissions. Conclusions Radiation exposure in a hip arthroscopy due to femoroacetabular impingement is in margins well below the limits at risk for the patient.
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