iOrtho offers Digital Radiography (DR) in its Manhattan and Staten Island locations. DR is the most sophisticated form of x-ray imaging where digital X-ray sensors are used to capture the image. Following capture, the image may be manipulated using the power of software to achieve a variety of powerful diagnostic and therapeutic advantages:
- maximize clarity and resolution of the image
- magnify areas of interest
- stitch multiple images together to acquire a panoramic view
- availability of the image to template orthopedic implants and/or create a surgical plan
- digital storage of the image for easy access and for comparison along a timeline
Other advantages include:
- Less radiation can be used to produce an image of similar contrast to conventional radiography
- Time efficiency through bypassing chemical processing and the ability to digitally transfer and enhance images
- Immediate image preview and availability
- A wider dynamic range which makes it more forgiving for over- and under-exposure
- The ability to apply special image processing techniques that enhance the overall display of the image.
