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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 104-B, Issue SUPP_11 | Pages 12 - 12
1 Nov 2022
Naskar R Shahid M
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION

With increasing use of fluoroscopy in Orthopaedic theatres in recent years, the occupational radiation exposure to the surgeons and the theatre staff has increased significantly. Thyroid is one of the most radio-sensitive tissues in the body, but there is a clear lack of awareness among theatre staff of risks of radiation to thyroid.

METHODS

We prospectively reviewed the use of thyroid shield by the theatre staff in the orthopaedic theatre for two weeks period. We also recorded the number of fluoroscopic images taken and total radiation dosage for each case.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 104-B, Issue SUPP_1 | Pages 22 - 22
1 Jan 2022
Naskar R Oliver L Velazquez-Ruta P Dhinsa B
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Objectives

This study aims to evaluate the functional outcomes of early weight-bearing in a functional orthosis for conservatively managed, complete AT ruptures. Also we tried to evaluate the patient reported outcome with this form of treatment.

Design

In this prospective study, we have analysed data from 41 patients with ultrasound diagnosed compete AT ruptures, with a gap of less than 5 cm. Every patient was treated in a functional weight-bearing orthosis (VACOpedĀ®) for 8 weeks with early weight-bearing following a specific treatment protocol, followed by rehabilitation with a trained physiotherapist.