A pilot study to determine the effect of radiographer training on radiostereometric analysis imaging technique

Highlights: • RSA X-ray is a demanding technique resulting in high percentage of exposure repetition. • Training program and experience improve radiographers' RSA imaging skills. • RSA imaging skills' improvement contributes to radiation dose savings. - Abstract: IntroductionProducing x-ray images for radiostereometric analysis (RSA) is a demanding technique. Suboptimal examinations result in a high percentage of exposure repetition. The aim of this pilot study was to use an experiential training approach to sharpen the skills of radiographers in acquiring images of an optimal quality.