Behaviour and knowledge skill levels of orthopedic surgeons about radiation safety and fluoroscopy use: A survey analysis.

CONCLUSION: In this study, Orthopedic surgeons were found not to be adequately trained about use and risks of fluoroscopy and also not to be equipped about methods for preventing radiation damage. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, Diagnostic Study. PMID: 31079996 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica - May 8, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Fidan F, Çetin MÜ, Kazdal C, Kılıç F, Özkaya U Tags: Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc Source Type: research