Perception of Orthopedics Surgeons about the Risks of Radiation Exposure in Fluoroscopy.

ABSTRACT: Objective  The present study aims to understand the perceptions of orthopedists and traumatologists regarding the risk of exposure to ionizing radiation in fluoroscopy procedures. Methods  An objective, structured, self-administered questionnaire with sociodemographic, professional, and occupational variables was developed, available through an invitation sent to orthopedist physicians whose contacts were made publicly available. Results  A total of 141 questionnaires were answered and analyzed. Most respondents (99%) use fluoroscopy in their surgeries, and only 34.8% of the participants feel safe with the use of the equipment. It was observed that the knowledge about ionizing radiation is inadequate, because 22.6% of the participants are unaware of the type of radiati

SUBMITTER: Barbosa HB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9365486 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature