Fidan, F.Çetin, Mehmet ÜmitKazdal, C.Kılıç, F.Özkaya, U.2022-05-112022-05-1120191017-995Xhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.aott.2019.04.008https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11776/4840Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the behaviour and knowledge skill levels of Turkish orthopedic surgeons about fluoroscopy usage and radiation safety. Methods: The questionnaire, consisting of nineteen questions, was sent to orthopaedic surgeons and requested by a total of 323 surgeons online. The questions were about personal information, training and behaviours related to radiation and fluoroscopy usage, and the use of protective equipment. Results: A total of 277 individuals completed the questionnaire. The answers of 180 surgeons whose working duration was more than 1 year and also who participated in at least one fluoroscopy requiring operation per week, were analysed. 22 (12%) participants answered that they were trained on fluoroscopy usage. Sixty people (33.3%) reported that they did not use any protective equipment regularly. The most commonly used protection methods were lead aprons 123 (68.3%). Thyroid protectors were used by 92 participants (52.1%). There was no significant difference between the groups when comparing the use of protective equipment according to the academic title. Only 19 (10.6%) of the surgeons noted that they used dosimeter regularly, and 15 (83.3%) of them reported that they controlled their dosimeters. Conclusion: In this study, Orthopedic surgeons were found not to be adequately trained about use and risks of fluoroscopy and also not to be equipped about methods for preventing radiation damage. © 2019 Turkish Association of Orthopaedics and Traumatologyen10.1016/j.aott.2019.04.008info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessC-armFluoroscopyOperating room safetyOrthopedic surgeryRadiation protectionadultclinical competenceeducationfemalefluoroscopyhealth personnel attitudehumanmaleneeds assessmentoccupational exposureorthopedic surgeonprevention and controlprocedurespsychologyquestionnaireradiation and radiation related phenomenaradiation protectionturkey (bird)AdultAttitude of Health PersonnelClinical CompetenceFemaleFluoroscopyHumansMaleNeeds AssessmentOccupational ExposureOrthopedic SurgeonsRadiation ProtectionRadiologic HealthSurveys and QuestionnairesTurkeyArticle534301305Q4WOS:0004848516000132-s2.0-8506514052131079996Q2