Comparing radiation dose of image-guided techniques in lumbar fusion surgery with pedicle screw insertion; A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background context

Fluoroscopic devices can be used to visualize subcutaneous and osseous tissue, a useful feature during pedicle screw insertion in lumbar fusion surgery. It is important that both patient and surgeon are exposed as little as possible, since these devices use potential harmful ionizing radiation.

Purpose

This study aims to compare radiation exposure of different image-guided techniques in lumbar fusion surgery with pedicle screw insertion.

Study design

Systematic review.

Methods

Cochrane, Embase, PubMed and Web of Science databases were used to acquire relevant studies. Eligibility criteria were lumbar and/or sacral spine, pedicle screw, mGray and/or Sievert and/or mrem, radiation dose and/or radiation exposure. Image-guided techniques were div

SUBMITTER: Caelers IJMH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9898805 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature