Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Side Effects and Risks

Karlee Loftin, MD | Orthopedic Hand Surgeon on Instagram: "Prevalence of breast cancer in female orthopedic surgeons is 4 times higher compared to that of the general population (Chou et al). We as orthopedic surgeons routinely use fluoroscopy and need to be aware of these risks and take steps to minimize them. 👉 Save & share these tips to protect yourself‼️ The maximum annual dose limit is: 20mSv for body 150mSv for eyes and thyroid 500mSv for hands ❗️Ways to decrease radiation exposure while

Fluoroscopy Procedure

What Is Fluoroscopy?

It’s all about the movement! Fluoroscopy uses an x-ray beam to generate a medical image. However, where x-rays are still images, fluoroscopy shows the scanned body parts in motion. Pretty cool? #seetomorrowtoday #simonmedimaging #fluoroscopy #simonmed | SimonMed Imaging

What is Fluoroscopy?

🔍 Radiology explained: what is fluoroscopy? If your doctor has referred you for a fluoroscopy exam and you're not sure what to expect, here's a short explanation: 🩻 Fluoroscopy uses continuous X-rays to produce real-time moving images of the inside of your body. This allows a radiologist to observe motion – such as swallowing or joint movement – as it happens. It is different from a standard X-ray, which produces a single still image. In a radiology department, fluoroscopy is often used to dia