Is It Safe to Use a Lead Screen During Hip Arthroscopy?
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ABSTRACT: Purpose
To assess the radiation attenuation of lead screens in comparison to lead gowns in a simulated hip arthroscopy setting.Methods
In this quantitative laboratory study, a phantom pelvis was used to simulate the scatter produced by patients during hip arthroscopy. Radiation measurements were taken using a handheld radiation detector positioned perpendicular to the phantom pelvis at 1.5 m and 2 m. Measurements were taken without shielding as a control, behind a lead gown (0.4-mm lead equivalent), and behind a lead screen (0.5-mm lead equivalent).Results
With the detector at 1.5 m perpendicular to the hip, equivalent radiation was attenuated by the lead screen (94%) and the lead gown (94%). With the detector at 2 m perpendicular to the hip, the lead screen at 1.7 m attenuated 95% of radiation.Conclusions
In hip arthroscopy, using lead screens is a safe and more comfortable alternative to wearing lead gowns. The lead screen should be at least 1.2 m from the radiation source, with the surgeon standing closely behind the screen, fully covered.Clinical relevance
Lead screens can be safely used in hip arthroscopy.
SUBMITTER: Rahill A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8129058 | biostudies-literature |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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