Radiation Exposure to the Surgeon During Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy

2012162 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Jin Sung Kim · Seoul St. Mary's Hospital

Abstract

Without radiation shielding, a surgeon performing 291 PELDs annually would be exposed to the maximum allowable radiation dose. Given the measurable lifetime radiation hazards to the surgeon, the use of adequate protective equipment is essential to reducing exposure during PELD.

Topics & Keywords

Radiation Dose and Imaging Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Spine

Volume 38, Issue 7, pp. 617-625

DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e318275ca58

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