ArticleBone & joint open2022
Whole-body radiation exposure in Trauma and Orthopaedic surgery.
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- Can a Teaching Programme Help Reduce Radiation Exposure During Extra-Capsular Proximal Femur Fracture Fixation?Cureus · 2025Article
- Evaluation of X-ray Personal protective equipment for Orthopaedic Surgeons in theatrE (EXPOSEd) study : a national survey of Trauma & Orthopaedic surgeons.Bone & joint open · 2025Article
- Navigation and intraoperative imaging in pelvic and acetabular trauma.OTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma · 2025Article
- Feasibility of Augmented Reality in Orthopedic Trauma Care: A Narrative Review of Current Applications.Cureus · 2025Review
- A survey of UK standards of radiation protection amongst orthopaedic surgeons.The British journal of radiology · 2025Article
- Radiation in the Orthopedic Operating Room: What We Know, What We Do, and What Needs Attention.Cureus · 2025Review
- Radiation-Induced miRNAs Changes and cf mtDNA Level in Trauma Surgeons: Epigenetic and Molecular Biomarkers of X-ray Exposure.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Article
- [Detection of ionizing radiation in operating room and hospital areas].Revista medica del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social · 2024Article
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Abstract
aimsThe use of fluoroscopy in orthopaedic surgery creates risk of radiation exposure to surgeons. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) can help mitigate this. The primary aim of this study was to assess if current radiation protection in orthopaedic trauma is safe. The secondary aims were to describe normative data of radiation exposure during common orthopaedic procedures, evaluate ways to improve any deficits in protection, and validate the use of electronic personal dosimeters (EPDs) in assessing radiation dose in orthopaedic surgery.
methodsRadiation exposure to surgeons during common orthopaedic trauma operations was prospectively assessed using EPDs and thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs). Normative data for each operation type were calculated and compared to recommended guidelines.
resultsCurrent PPE appears to mitigate more than 90% of ionizing radiation in orthopaedic fluoroscopic procedures. There is a higher exposure to the inner thigh during seated procedures. EPDs provided results for individual procedures.
conclusionPPE currently used by surgeons in orthopaedic trauma theatre adequately reduces radiation exposure to below recommended levels. Normative data per trauma case show specific anatomical areas of higher exposure, which may benefit from enhanced radiation protection. EPDs can be used to assess real-time radiation exposure in orthopaedic surgery. There may be a role in future medical wearables for orthopaedic surgeons.Cite this article:
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