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Role of the Laser Pointer in Budgeting Fluoroscopy Time and Radiation Exposure

NCT02051582 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 25

Last updated 2015-02-26

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Summary

Thirty (30) orthopaedic surgeons from the University of Florida Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation will be recruited and enrolled in the study to determine whether having a laser pointed on a fluoroscopy machine can significantly decrease the amount of radiation exposure as measured while obtaining multiple views during surgery as well as decrease radiation exposure and time to accomplish the goals of surgery.

Conditions

  • Healthy

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Surgeons using fluoroscopy with laser pointer

Surgeons will attempt to obtain a "perfect" anterior-posterior (AP) and axillary views of a cadaver wrist using a mini-fluoroscopy unit equipped with a laser pointer. A "perfect" view is considered the ability to obtain perfect circle views through a cannulated mini acutrak screw that will have been placed into the cadaver prior to data collection. Surgeons will also be asked to wear three dosimeter badges: one on the collar, one on the waist, and a ring badge under a pair of regular sterile surgical gloves.

PROCEDURE

Surgeons using fluoroscopy without laser pointer

Surgeons will attempt to obtain a "perfect" anterior-posterior (AP) and axillary views of a cadaver wrist using a mini-fluoroscopy unit equipped without a laser pointer. A "perfect" view is considered the ability to obtain perfect circle views through a cannulated mini acutrak screw that will have been placed into the cadaver prior to data collection. Surgeons will also be asked to wear three dosimeter badges: one on the collar, one on the waist, and a ring badge under a pair of regular sterile surgical gloves.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Florida

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Robert Matthias, M.D. · University of Florida

Eligibility

Min Age
22 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2014-02-28
Primary Completion
2014-05-31
Completion
2014-05-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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