 Since
the technique produces digital images, digital X-rays have all
the advantages of digital photos. Digital X-rays can be
archived, enlarged, enhanced, manipulated, or subjected to
digital-subtraction radiology, a technique whereby a computer
compares two images, detecting changes in your body that a
radiologist wouldn’t otherwise be able to spot.
Digital X-rays also
make the X-ray process more convenient for the patient:
instead of using old-fashioned film, digital X-ray exams
employ small digital sensors, and they require only 15 minutes
total time in our office.
Digital x-rays also use less radiation than film screen x-rays.
Additional benefits include the elimination of old fashioned
dark room chemicals. The
highly detailed image on our computer screen, can be rotated,
magnified, adjusted for contrast, and even color-coded for
educational purposes. Further, we can store it our computer
files, thus saving paper. For insurance purposes, referrals or
patient education, it can be accurately reproduced any number
of times. In summary, digital x-rays are faster, cleaner, and
allow us to provide faster and more reliable delivery through
our online delivery system of reports called
XIRIS.
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