#1Brian D. Giordano(URMC: University of Rochester Medical Center)H-Index: 16
#2Judith F. Baumhauer(URMC: University of Rochester Medical Center)H-Index: 39
Last. Glenn R. Rechtine(URMC: University of Rochester Medical Center)H-Index: 30
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To The Editor: We read with much interest the recent article “Patient and Surgeon Radiation Exposure: Comparison of Standard and Mini-C-Arm Fluoroscopy” (2009;91:297-304) by Giordano et al. It addressed an important issue arising from the increasing use of radiographic imaging in medicine. Although the authors correctly concluded that protective safety measures should be enforced when using intraoperative fluoroscopy, it might be useful to the reader to have a more complete understanding about …
Background: Mini-c-arm fluoroscopy has become an important resource to the orthopaedic surgeon. Exposure of the orthopaedic surgical team to radiation during standard large-c-arm fluoroscopy has been well studied; however, little is known about the amount of exposure to which a surgical team is subjected with the use of mini-c-arm fluoroscopy. Moreover, there is controversy regarding the use of protective measures with mini-c-arm fluoroscopy. Methods: We evaluated the use of mini-c-arm fluorosco...
Background: Acute compartment syndrome is both a limb- and life-threatening emergency that requires prompt treatment. To avoid a delay in diagnosis requires vigilance and, if necessary, intracompartmental pressure measurement. This review encompasses both limb and abdominal compartment syndrome, including aetiology, diagnosis, treatment and outcome. Methods: A Pubmed and Cochrane database search was performed. Other articles were cross-referenced. Results and conclusion: Diagnosis of limb compar...