Database of radiological incidents and related events--Johnston's Archive
Chicago radiography accident, 1896
compiled by Wm. Robert Johnston
last modified 19 June 2004
Date:
1896?
Location:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Type of event:
medical radiography overexposure
Description:
A man had a broken ankle x-rayed by a doctor, after which he developed skin injuries eventually requiring amputation of the foot. He later sued the doctor and was awarded $10,000.
Consequences:
1 injury.
References:
- Berlin, Leonard, July 2001, "Malpractice issues in radiology: radiation-induced skin injuries and fluoroscopy," American Journal of Roentgenology, 177:21-25.
© 2004 by Wm. Robert Johnston.
Last modified 19 June 2004.
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