Method for minimizing the radiation exposure from scoliosis radiographs. [X ray]

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · J. Bone Jt. Surg., Am. Vol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6171546

De Smet, A A; Fritz, S L; Asher, M A

The radiation exposure resulting from standard scoliosis radiographs was determined for eighteen adolescent girls. The risk of inducing breast cancer was estimated from the skin-exposure doses. The average skin exposure to the breasts was 59.6 millirads (0.59 mGy) for the anteroposterior radiograph. Assuming a total of twenty-two anteroposterior radiographs during a course of treatment, the cumulative exposure would result in a 1.35% relative increase in the risk of development of breast cancer. By utilizing collimation of the x-ray beam and proper selection of grids, films, and screens, the radiation risk of scoliosis radiographs is minimized.

• OSTI ID: 6171546
• Journal Information: J. Bone Jt. Surg., Am. Vol.; (United States), Vol. 63:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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