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  • Radiology and Imaging
  • Patient Education
  • Spine Surgery

Background:

  • Spine surgeons utilize extensive imaging for diagnosis.
  • Patient awareness of radiation exposure from spinal imaging is poorly understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess patient knowledge of radiation doses from common spinal imaging techniques.
  • To compare patient estimates of radiation exposure with actual doses.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey of 100 new spine patients.
  • Patients estimated radiation dose in terms of chest X-rays (CXRs).
  • Estimates were compared to established radiation dose values.

Main Results:

  • Patients accurately estimated radiation for cervical spine X-rays.
  • Patients significantly underestimated radiation doses for lumbar spine X-rays and CT scans.
  • A majority recognized radiation from MRI, but many would consider avoiding imaging due to radiation concerns.

Conclusions:

  • Significant gaps exist in patient understanding of spinal imaging radiation exposure.
  • Enhanced patient counseling and educational materials are recommended.
  • Improved patient knowledge may influence imaging decisions and adherence.