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  • Renee123
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    How much radiation is there from pain injections under the Fluroscopy ?

    Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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    That is a good question. It depends upon the skill of the injectionist and the difficulties of the anatomy of the patient. I would generally assume there is about 15-20 seconds of X-ray time generally. The dose I cannot interpret but will ask some physicists to get me an answer.

    Dr. Corenman

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    Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
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