Archive for the 'Digital Radiography' Category

Mini C-arm trumps radiography in wrist imaging

Fluoroscopy with a mini C-arm has the ability to manipulate, position, and image an injured wrist much more efficiently than conventional static radiography, according to a study presented at the 2009 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) meeting in Las Vegas.
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Monday, March 2nd, 2009

Study finds lower dose for slot-scanning DR unit

The campaign to reduce pediatric radiation dose has been focusing on CT of late, but efforts are also under way to reduce dose in radiography exams. A study presented this week by Canadian researchers found that a new type of slot-scanning digital radiography (DR) system can produce sharply lower dose in pediatric scoliosis studies compared [...]

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

Part 1: Advantages & Disadvantages of Film Vs. CR Vs. DR

A brief introductory primer that explains some of the advantages and disadvantages of traditional film-screen, computed radiography, and digital radiography.
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Monday, November 3rd, 2008

Digital Radiography (DR) Technology

The simplest way to describe the basis of digital technology is to relate to the personal digital camera.
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Sunday, November 2nd, 2008