Role of the Laser Pointer in Budgeting Fluoroscopy Time and Radiation Exposure

"Surgeons will attempt to obtain a perfect anterior-posterior (AP) and axillary views of a cadaver wrist using a mini-fluoroscopy unit equipped with a laser pointer.~A perfect view is considered the ability to obtain perfect circle views through a cannulated mini acutrak screw that will have been placed into the cadaver prior to data collection.~Surgeons will also be asked to wear three dosimeter badges: one on the collar, one on the waist, and a ring badge under a pair of regular sterile surgical gloves."

"Surgeons will attempt to obtain a perfect anterior-posterior (AP) and axillary views of a cadaver wrist using a mini-fluoroscopy unit equipped without a laser pointer.~A perfect view is considered the ability to obtain perfect circle views through a cannulated mini acutrak screw that will have been placed into the cadaver prior to data collection.~Surgeons will also be asked to wear three dosimeter badges: one on the collar, one on the waist, and a ring badge under a pair of regular sterile surgical gloves."