Digital X-Ray Imaging

Both offices have digital X-Ray imaging machines. This gives our providers the ability to come to an accurate diagnosis within seconds. The results are available almost immediately after exposure. This gives us an advantage when evaluating and treating patients in our locations. Our chiropractors maintain licenses in New York State to use the radiology equipment. Our providers know the right techniques and can read and interpret the X-ray images. Radiographs first come from the X-ray beam penetrating the patient. Next, they pass to the receiving panel. Within the receiving panel are CCD detectors that adsorb the X-rays. The information then gets sent to a computer. The computer has specialized software to generate the image. Furthermore, it has tools to help the doctors alter the contrast and brightness. This allows for less mistakes and lower chance of the provider having to re-take the exposure.

What is so good about Digital X-Ray Imaging and how is it different than going to any other doctor with X Ray technology?

Digital X-rays use computers instead of film to capture and store radiographic images. An advantage of digital X-rays is that they use less radiation than traditional X-rays. This results in a reduction in the radiation exposure. Because they’re on a computer, our doctors send results to other providers easier. In addition, enhancements and views in different ways are possible. This makes it easier for your healthcare provider to diagnose a medical condition. They are also often used to track treatment progress. And finally, they don’t rely on chemicals for image processing. Digital X-rays can yield results much quicker than traditional film radiographic images.

X-rays are most often used to check bones and to get images of the lungs and chest cavity. Certain other applications as well, such as the detection and diagnosis of cancer. Fluoroscopy uses radiology technology and fluorescent light to produce moving images. This is also called motion X-ray. It can help your doctor visualize processes going on inside your body. Doctors can use fluoroscopy for diagnosis or certain instabilities. It is also used in some types of pain management medical procedures to help guide the surgical instruments.

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What is Digital X-Ray Imaging Used For?

Doctors use digital x-rays to diagnose problems with bone, teeth, or organs. To a lesser extent, they can also pick up your body fat, muscle, and even the air in your lungs! They produce images of the area of concern, allowing doctors to see various issues. These help pinpoint breaks, fractures, abnormal growths, and structural issues with certain organs.

Digital x-rays help narrow down the possible causes of pain. X-rays are beneficial when a patient has pain not caused by obvious trauma such as an accident or injury. For example, these x-rays can zero in on joint damage caused by arthritis. Depending on the problems, a doctor might wish to x-ray an area of the body distant from the pain or other issue.

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