Abstract
Efforts to better define the occupational risks associated with working in a fluoroscopic laboratory led to the formation of the Multi-Specialty Occupational Health Group (MSOHG). The main goal of this group is to clarify the magnitude and impact of the occupational health concerns of the cardiologists, radiologists, and surgeons working with fluoroscopy; pain management specialists performing nonvascular fluoroscopic procedures; and the many support personnel working in interventional laboratory work environment. This paper will briefly review the physical stresses inherent in this career choice appear to be associated with a predisposition to orthopedic injuries, attributable in great part to the cumulative adverse effects of bearing the weight and design of personal protective apparel worn to reduce radiation risk, and to the poor ergonomic design of interventional suites.
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