A simple technique for intra-operative radiation protection in trauma and orthopaedic procedures


Published online: Feb 27 2009

Paul Lee, Vasudev Shanbhag, Awen Iorwerth

From Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant, South Wales, United Kingdom

Abstract

With the number of orthopaedic surgical techniques using intra-operative radiological imaging, the need for effective methods of radiation protection is increasingly important. We describe a sterile, portable, easy to assemble method of providing adequate protection. This radiation protection shield is cost effective and can potentially reduce the risk of contamination and operating time.