Abstract
Radiation protection is being re-evaluated by the nuclear safety authority (ASN) following an investigation of practices showing significant inadequacies in precautions, and in order to comply with the new European directives. Rheumatologists are less and less involved with the choice of the new generation of young rheumatologists to favor the ultrasound approach, both diagnostic and interventional. However, X-rays will still be required to visualize the bone tissue and to practice interventional gestures at this level, and absorptiometry, although extremely non-irradiating, is also concerned, as is the practice of isotopic synoviortheses. Finally, rheumatologists remain prescribers of exams or interventional procedures carried out under visual control with X-rays. Those who will be exposed to ionizing radiation will have to comply with the new regulations, acquire an adequate equipment, respect pre-established procedures, and validate radiation protection training for patients, 1 day every 7 years in France.
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