A simple technique for intra-operative radiation protection in trauma and orthopaedic procedures.
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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.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Acta orthopaedica Belgica
دوره 75 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009