STUDIES ON MINIMIZING RADIATION EXPOSURE TO THE REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS BY LIMITING RADIATION FIELD METHOD : REPORT 1 ON RADIOGRAPH OF LATERAL LUMBAR SPINE

Abstract

The purpose of the present investigation is minimizing radiation exposure of diagnostic X-ray examination on lateral lumbar spine. Restricted radiation field without shielding body parts that need to be demonstrated on the roentgenogram was limited by using lead collimator. Exposure to the reproductive organs was reduced by one-half on male and one-third on femal.