Index to Chiropractic Literature
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ID 19615
  Title Lead foil compensating filters and their impact on reducing radiation exposure for cervical spine X-rays
URL http://www.vertebralsubluxationresearch.com
Journal J Vert Sublux Res. 2007 ;APR(9):Online access only p 1-9
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Abstract/Notes Objective: To assess the amount of X-ray exposure that is reduced with the utilization of lead foil compensating filters (LFCF), which can be used when taking cervical X-rays.

Materials and Methods: Seven types of LFCF were evaluated in a clinical practice. A radiation physicist from the Alabama Department of Public Health conducted the dosimetric readings in this study. Each set of readings was conducted with the X-ray equipment setup to take nasium, vertex and lateral cervical radiographs. Different X-ray factors were utilized with each type of LFCF to simulate patients with various body types.

Results: The nasium LFCF reduced overall exposure by an average of 65% with a reduction of 97% to the majority of the skull and part of the eyes. The vertex LFCF reduced overall radiation by an average of 78%, while the lateral cervical filter reduced exposure by an average of 75%.

Conclusions: The utilization of LFCF in clinical practice can be useful for significantly reducing radiographic exposure for cervical X-rays, while helping to improve film quality for the purpose of spinal biomechanical assessment.

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