Radiation Exposure from Fluoroscopy during Hip Arthroscopy

Abstract

Objective Hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement treatment is a procedure that is not exempted from complications. The most common complications are related to the arthroscopic portals and the traction system. The use of fluoroscopy helps in hip arthroscopy; however, the radiation exposure is a risk that has not yet been studied.

Materials and Methods A retrospective study with 100 arthroscopies was performed. Surgical indication in all cases was femoroacetabular impingement. Surgical times and radiation exposure during the procedure had been recorded and reviewed for the present study.

Results A mean of 138.20 cGy cm² radiation exposures was observed per patient and procedure for a mean time of radiation exposure of 0.36 minutes. These values are much lower than the values described as being at risk by the nuclear security commissions.

Conclusions Radiation exposure in a hip arthroscopy due to femoroacetabular impingement is in margins well below the limits at risk for the patient.

Keywords

femoroacetabular impingement - hip arthroscopy - fluoroscopy - radiation exposure

Author Contributions Statement

Roberto Seijas and David Barastegui were the surgeon of hip arthroscopy series and co-writers of the paper.

Miguel Angel Cepas and Jordi Catala were the radiologist who made the irradiation calculation.

Andrea Sallent and Oscar Ares performed the statistical analysis and language correction style of the paper.

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