Radiation Exposure to the Surgeons and Patients in Fluoroscopic-Guided Segmental Pedicle Screw Placement for Pediatric Scoliosis

Conclusion. The results of this study demonstrated that radiation exposure to the spine surgeons and patients is low using fluoroscopic-guided segmental pedicle screw technique for pediatric scoliosis surgery. Both hands of the surgeons received much higher doses compared to other body areas and, and thus radiation-reducing gloves and careful attention to surgeon's hands need to be considered for this procedure. Level of Evidence: 2
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: CLINICAL CASE SERIES Source Type: research