Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 3, 2026

In Vivo Quantification of Hip Arthrokinematics during Dynamic Weight-bearing Activities using Dual Fluoroscopy
Published on: July 2, 2021
Radiation Exposure from Fluoroscopy during Hip Arthroscopy
Roberto Seijas1,2,3, Jordi Català4, Miguel Ángel Cepas5
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Instituto Cugat, Hospital Quirón, Barcelona, Spain.
Abstract:
Objective Hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement treatment is a procedure that is not exempted from complications. The most common complications are related to the arthroscopic portals and the traction system. The use of fluoroscopy helps in hip arthroscopy; however, the radiation exposure is a risk that has not yet been studied. Materials and Methods A retrospective study with 100 arthroscopies was performed. Surgical indication in all cases was femoroacetabular impingement. Surgical times and radiation exposure during the procedure had been recorded and reviewed for the present study. Results A mean of 138.20 cGy cm 2 radiation exposures was observed per patient and procedure for a mean time of radiation exposure of 0.36 minutes. These values are much lower than the values described as being at risk by the nuclear security commissions. Conclusions Radiation exposure in a hip arthroscopy due to femoroacetabular impingement is in margins well below the limits at risk for the patient.
Related Concept Videos
Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System III: X-Ray
Definition and Purpose
An X-ray, or radiograph, is a non-invasive method that uses ionizing radiation to take images of internal structures. It is mainly used in cardiac imaging to examine the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels, aiming to identify abnormalities in the heart's size, shape, and position, such as heart failure, congenital defects, and vascular...
Radiological Investigation I: X-ray and CT
Imaging Studies VII: Vascular Imaging
Radiological Investigation III: Pulmonary Angiogram and PET Scan
Pulmonary Angiogram
A Pulmonary Angiogram is an invasive procedure involving injecting a contrast medium through a catheter threaded into the pulmonary artery or the right side of the heart to visualize the pulmonary vasculature. Computed Tomography (CT) scans have mainly replaced this...
Ultrasonography
During an ultrasonography procedure, a handheld device called...
X-ray Imaging

