Radiation Exposure and Safety in Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery: A Comparative Analysis Between Minimally Invasive Distal First Metatarsal Transverse Osteotomy and Akin Osteotomy vs. Open Modified Lapidus Procedure
Preston Harrison BS; Sarah Kiriluk MD; Kevin Lee; Moawiah Mustafa MD; Shawn Guirau MA; John O’Keefe MD; Ettore Vulcano MD; A. Holly Johnson MD · 2026 · Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
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Abstract
Category: Midfoot/Forefoot, Bunion Diabetes Keywords: Ankle, Degenerative, Hindfoot Deformity Introduction/Purpose: Intraoperative fluoroscopy has become essential in orthopedic surgery, particularly with the rise of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques. Despite the advantages of minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery, it raises concerns about radiation exposure to both patients and surgical staff. The purpose of this study was to evaluate fluoroscopy time and radiation dose (cumulative air kerma) associated with open versus MIS bunion correction, comparing the open modified Lapidus
Abstract by Preston Harrison BS; Sarah Kiriluk MD; Kevin Lee; Moawiah Mustafa MD; Shawn Guirau MA; John O’Keefe MD; Ettore Vulcano MD; A. Holly Johnson MD, Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics (2026) — licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Metadata source: DOAJ · DOI 10.1177/2473011426s00047