SAFE USE OF FLUOROSCOPY AND PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT IN TRAUMA & ORTHOPAEDICS.

Fluoroscopy is an indispensable tool that forms a significant part of the standard practice in many trauma and orthopaedic (T&O) procedures, as it facilitates dynamic assessment and aids intraoperative visualization and decision-making. It exposes patients and theatre staff to the potential hazards of ionizing radiation. Thus, the awareness of these hazards and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) will help mitigate increased exposure.