Radiation in Surgeon’s Arena

Abstract

More than a century ago when X-ray was discovered by Dr. Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen in 1895, it was very warmly welcomed by medical community. In 1896 X-ray was started to use for localization of foreign bodies, bullet injuries and diagnosis of fractures. It was surgeons’ fraternity who embraced this new invention and since then they have been enjoying a good relation.

X-ray based imaging modalities have become an integral part of operation rooms. X-ray illuminators mounted on surgical theaters walls facilitate the surgeons from palpation to seeing the area of interest before starting the procedure. Image intensifier, which was introduced by C. H. F. Müller in 1956, has revolutionized the surgery as it allows the surgeon to perform procedure with image guidance and improves the procedure outcomes.