Perception of Orthopedics Surgeons about the Risks of Radiation Exposure in Fluoroscopy.

 The present study aims to understand the perceptions of orthopedists and traumatologists regarding the risk of exposure to ionizing radiation in fluoroscopy procedures.  An objective, structured, self-administered questionnaire with sociodemographic, professional, and occupational variables was developed, available through an invitation sent to orthopedist physicians whose contacts were made publicly available.  A total of 141 questionnaires were answered and analyzed.