Abstract Study Design/Methods Review article. Objectives This article will provide an
overview regarding measurement of radiation exposure and effects on patients with spinal …

Abstract Study Design Retrospective comparative study. Objectives This study sought to
estimate the total radiation exposure to scoliosis patients during the entire treatment course …

With an increasing use of intraoperative fluoroscopy in operating rooms worldwide, the topic
of radiation exposure has become a major concern among hospital staff, doctors and …

Aims To benchmark the radiation dose to patients during the course of treatment for a spinal
deformity. Methods Our radiation dose database identified 25,745 exposures of 6,017 …

Background There is no consensus regarding the acceptable level of medical radiation
exposure in patients with early-onset scoliosis. This study aimed to quantify radiation …

OBJECTIVE. Digital slot scanning is a relatively new technology that has been used for
imaging of pediatric orthopedic conditions such as scoliosis and leg-length discrepancies …

Discussion: Although an association between radiation and cancer risk is evident, causation
is difficult to prove because comorbidities or genetic predispositions may play a role in the …

The EOS machine (EOS Imaging, Paris, France) is a biplanar slot scanning system used to
obtain standing radiographs of the spine and lower extremities, and is used primarily in the …

Progress has been made toward the elimination of surgical site infections in pediatric spine
surgery with the use of topical antibiotic powder and multidisciplinary pathways. Reducing …

Purpose Patients who undergo growth-friendly (GF) treatment for early-onset scoliosis (EOS)
undergo multiple clinical and surgical encounters. We sought to quantify the associated …