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Ishaq Ojodu1, Ayodele Ogunsemoyin2, Sascha Hopp3,4
1Department of Surgery, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo City, Ondo State, Nigeria. deleojodu@yahoo.com.
Abstract:
The use of C-arm fluoroscopy in intraoperative orthopaedic procedures has become an important tool in modern orthopaedic surgical practice. It enhances the technical proficiency of the surgeon in addition to reducing the morbidity and length of hospital stay of the patient. Despite the documented benefits of this device, there has been a growing concern about the increased radiation exposure to the surgical team. We therefore present the review of the literature on the usefulness of C-arm fluoroscopy, pitfalls in application of the machine as well as the harmful radiation effects and precautionary measures that need to be observed when using the C-arm fluoroscopy in orthopaedic surgical procedures.
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