Digital radiography is a form of x-ray imaging where digital X-ray sensors are used instead of traditional photographic film. Advantages include time efficiency through bypassing chemical processing and the ability to digitally transfer and enhance images. Less radiation can also be used to produce an image of similar contrast to conventional radiography.
What Is Digital Radiography?
Digital Radiography (DR or DX) is essentially filmless X-ray image capture. In place of X-ray film, a digital image capture device records the X-ray image and makes it available as a digital file that can be presented for interpretation and saved as part of the patient’s medical record.
The advantages of DR over film include immediate image preview and availability, a wider dynamic range that makes it more forgiving for over- and under-exposure, and the ability to apply special image processing techniques that enhance the overall display of the image.
Why Digital X-ray Matters at Lyn Lake Chiropractic
We feel it’s very important to have digital X-ray technology on-site to help determine the cause of your pain. If we see something questionable on your X-rays, we’ll send your films out for a second opinion from a Radiologist.
Very few Minneapolis chiropractors have digital X-rays. Lyn Lake Chiropractic offers you state-of-the-art chiropractic technology to get an accurate picture of what’s going on before your treatment plan is built.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is digital X-ray, and how is it different from traditional film X-ray?
Digital X-ray uses digital sensors instead of photographic film, giving immediate image availability, the ability to enhance images digitally, and typically requires less radiation exposure than traditional film X-rays.
Is digital X-ray safer than traditional X-ray?
Digital X-ray can produce an image of similar contrast using less radiation than conventional film-based radiography.
Will you get a second opinion if something questionable shows up?
Yes. If we see anything questionable on your X-rays, we send the films out for a second opinion from a Radiologist.
Why does Lyn Lake Chiropractic use digital X-ray instead of referring elsewhere?
Having digital X-ray on-site lets us determine the likely cause of your pain quickly and build an accurate treatment plan — something very few Minneapolis chiropractors offer in-house.
Are digital X-ray images part of my permanent medical record?
Yes. The image is saved digitally and becomes part of your patient record, and can be transferred as needed for referrals or second opinions.