Enhancing Radiation Safety Culture: Investigating the Mediating Role of Awareness Among Orthopedic Doctors and Operation Theatre Assistants.

Introduction: The increasing use of minimally invasive orthopedic procedures has led to a greater reliance on fluoroscopy, resulting in elevated radiation exposure for surgeons. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, awareness, and daily practices of orthopedic surgeons regarding radiation safety in an academic hospital. Understanding radiation safety is crucial to minimize patient exposure and prevent adverse effects on surgeons.

The Effect of Dexamethasone on Postoperative Pain Management in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of dexamethasone in treating postoperative pain in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methodology This randomized controlled trial (RCT) was completed over the course of two years (September 7, 2015, to September 6, 2017). In the course of their treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee, all of the patients who had primary unilateral total knee replacement (TKR) participated in the research.