“Does fluoroscopy use radiation?”

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“Does fluoroscopy use radiation?”

My 16 year old needs fluoroscopy. I wonder if fluoroscopy uses radiation?

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**Zachary M. Kilpatrick** Radiologist West Columbia, South Carolina · Accepted Answer

Zachary M. Kilpatrick Radiologist West Columbia, South Carolina

Yes, it does. Think of it as an X-ray video camera. Should be fine.

**Lorenzo M. Farolan** Radiologist Mcallen, TX · Accepted Answer

Lorenzo M. Farolan Radiologist Mcallen, TX

Yes...fluoroscopy has radiation...therefore it should be used sparingly...the shorter time...the better...

**Irina A. Vasilyeva** Radiologist San Francisco, CA · Accepted Answer

Irina A. Vasilyeva Radiologist San Francisco, CA

Yes, it does.

**Richard Reece** Radiologist Elizabethton, Tennessee · Accepted Answer

Richard Reece Radiologist Elizabethton, Tennessee

Yes. Fluoroscopy requires the use of low levels of radiation. Areas of the body not involved in the fluoroscopic examination can be shielded.