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.
Highlights
Radiation exposure in a hip arthroscopy due to femoroacetabular impingement is in margins well below the limits at risk for the patient
The risk of radiation exposure may be even greater in patients with a more difficult access to the joint.[3]
The risks of radiation exposure are regulated according to the recommendations by the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) according to the regulations by the Nuclear Safety Commission, and proposed by the Spanish Ministries of Economy, Home Affairs, Health and Social Services, Employment and Social Security, and Defense.[4,5,6] received July 15, 2019 accepted after revision September 27, 2019
Summary
Hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement treatment is a procedure that is not exempted from complications. The use of fluoroscopy helps in hip arthroscopy; the radiation exposure is a risk that has not yet been studied. 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
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