Published 1989 | Version v1
Journal article

Radiation dose in assessment of Tibial Torsion with a mobile C-arm fluoroscope

  • 1. Univ. Hospital, Uppsala (Sweden). Dept. of Orthopedics
  • 2. Univ. Hospital, Uppsala (Sweden). Dept. of Hospital Physics

Description

The absorbed dose to the skin was measured in adult patients undergoing fluoroscopy with a mobile C-arm fluoroscope for determination of tibial torsion. Two methods suitable for routine measurement of tibial torsion were investigated in the respect. The mean absorbed doses for assessment of torsion in one extremity were found to be 5.3 and 5.5 mGy respectively. No scattered to the contralateral foot or symphysis of the patient was recorded. The examiner received no measureable dose on any occasion. (authors)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Uppsala Journal of Medical Sciences
Journal Volume
94
Journal Issue
1
Series
Uppsala J. Med. Sci.
Journal Page Range
67-72
ISSN
0300-9734
CODEN
UJMSA

INIS

Country of Publication
Sweden
Country of Input or Organization
Sweden
INIS RN
21014523
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
FLUOROSCOPY; RADIATION DOSES; TIBIA; TORSION; X RADIATION
Descriptors DEC
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; IONIZING RADIATIONS; MEDICINE; ORGANS; RADIATIONS; SKELETON