Abstract
IntroductionAdolescent females with idiopathic scoliosis are exposed to substantial amounts of radiation during treatment and follow-up for AIS. The purpose of this study was to determine the amount radiation exposure patients received during treatment for AIS and report the incidence of infertility and cancer in adulthood.Material and Method: 219 consecutive AIS patients treated at Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen between 1983 and 1990 were identified and requested to return for clinical and radiographic examination. The incidence of cancer was determined through chart review and follow-up interviews. In addition, the subjects and age-matched controls were queried regarding infertility, age at first pregnancy and spontaneous abortions. Using X -ray reports that included patient position, mAs and kV used and the number of X-rays taken, a radiation physicist calculated the total radiation dose during treatment and follow-up adjusted for BMI and sex.Results159 (78%) patients participated in the follow up study, a...
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