Role of Laser Pointer in Budgeting Fluoroscopy-Time and Radiation Exposure.

While debate continues regarding whether mini or standard C-arm is safest, it is clear that decreasing the overall number of exposures limits potential adverse effects. Our study demonstrated that when using a mini C-arm, laser guidance decreases the number of exposures required to capture an image. These findings warrant a larger study to define the specific exposure savings and indicate potential benefit of mini C-arm use with laser guidance.