{"id":1607,"date":"2024-10-23T22:38:17","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T22:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruthlessspine.com\/ruthless-spine-s\/?p=1607"},"modified":"2024-10-25T21:13:38","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T21:13:38","slug":"ct-scan-radiation-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ruthlessspine.com\/ruthless-spine-s\/?p=1607","title":{"rendered":"Avoid CT Scan Radiation Risks \u2013 The RJB Can Operate Without a CT Scan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CT scan Radiation risks are a growing concern for patients and healthcare professionals alike. Recent studies from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Institute of Health (NIH)<\/a> highlight the alarming risks associated with frequent CT scan use, particularly regarding the potential long-term effects on cancer development. Fortunately, the Ruthless Spine RJB system can be templated without the need for a CT scan.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"495\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ruthlessspine.com\/ruthless-spine-s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Radiation2-copy-495x1024.webp\" alt=\"Avoid CT Scan Radiation Risks \u2013 The RJB Can Operate Without a CT Scan\" class=\"wp-image-1614\" style=\"width:262px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ruthlessspine.com\/ruthless-spine-s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Radiation2-copy-495x1024.webp 495w, https:\/\/ruthlessspine.com\/ruthless-spine-s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Radiation2-copy-145x300.webp 145w, https:\/\/ruthlessspine.com\/ruthless-spine-s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Radiation2-copy-768x1587.webp 768w, https:\/\/ruthlessspine.com\/ruthless-spine-s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Radiation2-copy-743x1536.webp 743w, 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19.9602C10.8195 19.9441 10.8122 19.9254 10.8098 19.9058V10.6071C10.8107 9.18295 11.2173 7.78848 11.9819 6.58696C12.7466 5.38544 13.8377 4.42659 15.1275 3.82264C16.4173 3.21869 17.8524 2.99464 19.2649 3.1767C20.6775 3.35876 22.0089 3.93941 23.1034 4.85067C23.0427 4.88379 22.937 4.94215 22.8668 4.98473L14.9024 9.58517C14.7025 9.69878 14.5366 9.86356 14.4215 10.0626C14.3065 10.2616 14.2466 10.4877 14.2479 10.7175L14.2424 21.9419ZM16.071 17.9991L20.4018 15.4978L24.7325 17.9975V22.9985L20.4018 25.4983L16.071 22.9985V17.9991Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path>CT (computed tomography) scans generate detailed images of internal body structures. However, radiation exposure varies widely based on the scan type and body area examined. For example, a multiphase abdomen and pelvis <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20008690\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CT scan can expose patients to radiation levels as high as 31 mSv<\/a>, which is considerably higher than many other imaging types.\u00b9<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Links to Cancer<\/h3><p>The cancer risk associated with CT scans is a major concern. A study found that 1 in 270 women who undergo a CT coronary angiography at age 40 may develop cancer due to the radiation exposure from the scan.\u00b9 Moreover, it is <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20008689\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">estimated that 29,000 future cancer cases in the U.S. could be linked to CT scans<\/a> performed in 2007 alone, with the majority of these cases affecting women.\u00b2<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vulnerable Populations<\/h4><p>The highest cancer risks come from scans of the abdomen, pelvis, chest, and head, as these areas typically require more radiation exposure to produce clear images.\u00b2 This is particularly worrisome for vulnerable populations, such as children and young adults, who face increased risks of developing hematological malignancies. Research suggests that children exposed to CT scan radiation have an excess relative risk of 1.96 per 100 mGy of radiation, and <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10719096\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1\u20132 cases of hematological cancer are expected to develop for every 10,000 children within 12 years following a scan.<\/a>\u00b3<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The RJB System: Operational without a CT Scan<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/ruthlessspine.com\/ruthless-spine-s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/RJB3-1024x572.jpg\" alt=\"RJB Ruthless Spine\u2019s Intraoperative Surgical Angle Measurement Tool\" class=\"wp-image-344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ruthlessspine.com\/ruthless-spine-s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/RJB3-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ruthlessspine.com\/ruthless-spine-s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/RJB3-600x335.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ruthlessspine.com\/ruthless-spine-s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/RJB3-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ruthlessspine.com\/ruthless-spine-s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/RJB3-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ruthlessspine.com\/ruthless-spine-s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/RJB3.jpg 1356w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><p>While CT scans are invaluable in many medical procedures, they are not always necessary. For lumbar spine surgeries, the Ruthless Spine <a href=\"https:\/\/ruthlessspine.com\/ruthless-spine-s\/?page_id=18\">RJB system<\/a> can operate without the need for a CT scan. This allows surgeons to perform <a href=\"https:\/\/ruthlessspine.com\/ruthless-spine-s\/?p=561\">lumbosacral pedicle screw placement<\/a> procedures while minimizing patient exposure to harmful radiation.<\/p><p>The RJB system is an Intraoperative Surgical Angle Measurement tool designed to improve the ease, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of lumbosacral pedicle screw placement surgeries. The device works by measuring the angle of surgical instruments in two planes relative to a vertical plumb line aligned with gravity. While the RJB must be used alongside fluoroscopy or intraoperative x-rays, it is not dependent on CT imaging, allowing surgeons to bypass the radiation risks associated with this technology. <a href=\"https:\/\/ruthlessspine.com\/ruthless-spine-s\/?page_id=18\">Learn more about the RJB here.<\/a><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2><p>The dangers associated with CT scan radiation are real, particularly for those who undergo repeated scans or belong to higher-risk groups like children and women. While CT scans remain an important tool for diagnosis, the Ruthless Spine RJB system offers an alternative option by not being dependent on CT imaging, reducing potential radiation exposure risks. <a href=\"https:\/\/ruthlessspine.com\/ruthless-spine-s\/?page_id=683\">Contact us for more information.<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>References<\/strong><\/h3><ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Smith-Bindman R, Lipson J, Marcus R, et al. Radiation dose associated with common computed tomography examinations and the associated lifetime attributable risk of cancer. <em>Arch Intern Med<\/em>. 2009;169(22):2078-2086. doi:10.1001\/archinternmed.2009.427. PMID: 20008690.<\/li>\n\n<li>Berrington de Gonz\u00e1lez A, Mahesh M, Kim KP, et al. Projected cancer risks from computed tomographic scans performed in the United States in 2007. <em>Arch Intern Med<\/em>. 2009;169(22):2071-2077. doi:10.1001\/archinternmed.2009.440. PMID: 20008689.<\/li>\n\n<li>Bosch de Basea Gomez M, Thierry-Chef I, Harbron R, et al. Risk of hematological malignancies from CT radiation exposure in children, adolescents, and young adults. <em>Nat Med<\/em>. 2023;29(12):3111-3119. PMCID: PMC10719096.<\/li><\/ol><p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CT scan Radiation risks are a growing concern. 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