Orthopedic Services
What is Digital X-Ray ?
Digital X-rays, also known as digital radiography, utilize digital sensors to capture images of the body’s internal structures. These images can then be viewed, stored, and transmitted electronically.
How Digital X-ray works?
X-ray generation –?An X-ray machine generates a beam of X-rays that pass through the body.
Image capture –?A digital sensor captures the X-rays that pass through the body and converts them into an electrical signal.
Image processing –?The electrical signal is processed by a computer to create a digital image.
Image display –?The digital image is displayed on a monitor for the doctor to view.
Advantages of Digital X-rays
Speed and Efficiency –?No developing time, allowing for quicker diagnosis and treatment.
Image Quality –?This can be manipulated and enhanced for better detail and clarity.
Reduced Radiation –?Often requires less radiation than traditional X-rays.
Accessibility –?Images can be easily shared electronically with specialists.
Environmental Benefits –?Eliminates the need for chemical processing, reducing waste.
Uses of Digital X-rays
– Diagnosing fractures, sprains, and joint problems.
– Identifying pneumonia, tumors, and other abnormalities.
– Guiding minimally invasive procedures.
– Dental imaging.
– Fractures and bone injuries
– Chest X-rays to assess the lungs and heart
– Abdominal X-rays to assess the digestive system
– Dental X-rays to assess teeth and jaw bones