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Wanting to better understand this practice, Brigham and Women\u2019s scientists analyzed postoperative data across two level 1 trauma centers.<\/p>\n<p>Their results were eye opening: Almost 100% of scans after total knee arthroplasty had no impact on clinical management after the procedure. Yet, these routine radiographs cost some $1 million while administering 22.92 mSV of radiation to patients who didn\u2019t require such imaging.<\/p>\n<p>Read more:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.radiologybusiness.com\/topics\/quality\/x-rays-after-knee-replacement-unnecessary-value\" class=\"broken_link\">https:\/\/www.radiologybusiness.com\/topics\/quality\/x-rays-after-knee-replacement-unnecessary-value<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than 99% of X-rays after total knee replacement surgery appear to be unnecessary, costing the healthcare system millions, according to a new analysis. Gathering radiographs following this operation is common practice, but there is little data on the usefulness of these exams, experts wrote in The Knee. 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