Gary Ulrich¹* and David Rich²

¹Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY, USA
²Eclipse Orthopaedics LLC, Warsaw, IN, USA

*Corresponding Author: Gary Ulrich, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY, USA.

Received: July 18, 2023; Published: July 29, 2023

Abstract

Radiation exposure is omnipresent in the orthopedic field, especially with the advent of minimally invasive techniques such as intramedullary nailing. A thorough understanding of radiation is necessary due to the health effects of accumulating exposure. In this review, we discuss radiation with a focus on the radiation exposure during the intramedullary nailing of femoral fractures and tibial fractures. We also discuss habits to reduce radiation exposure in the operative room and adhere to the principle of keeping operative radiation exposure “as low as reasonably achievable.” With a thorough understanding of radiation and habits to reduce radiation exposure, an orthopedic surgeon can safely navigate treating these long bone fractures.

Conclusion: Calcaneal Fractures; Minimally Invasive; Sinus Tarsi Approach.

Keywords: Radiation Exposure; Radiation Dose; Intramedullary Nailing; Femoral; Tibial; Fluoroscopy; Personal Protective Equipment

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Citation

Citation: Gary Ulrich and David Rich. “Radiation Exposure During Intramedullary Nailing of Femoral and Tibial Fractures: How Much Radiation Does an Orthopedic Surgeon Receive and Habits to Reduce Radiation Exposure".Acta Scientific Orthopaedics 6.8 (2023): 118-122.

Copyright

Copyright: © 2023 Gary Ulrich and David Rich. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.