Cumulative radiation exposure during current scoliosis management.

CONCLUSIONS: Cumulative radiation dose during scoliosis treatment varies substantially depending on radiographic follow-up protocol, intraoperative and ancillary imaging. By using low-dose X-ray systems in combination with a low-dose protocol for intraoperative navigation, it is possible to keep exposure to patients at a minimum while still providing optimal care. FUNDING: none. TRIAL REGISTRATION: not relevant. PMID: 32053488 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Danish Medical Journal - Category: General Medicine Tags: Dan Med J Source Type: research