Digital  Life - Digital X-Ray Now A Reality

Technology has become an almost routine part of modern orthopaedic surgery. Digital X-ray has replaced the use of film in some orthopaedic practices. This technology permits a much finer evaluation of bones and joints and enables a potentially more accurate diagnosis by your orthopaedic surgeon.

Digital x-ray also enables a more precise way to perform measurements. This greatly assists the surgeon is preparation for surgery if knee or hip surgery is to be performed.

The bone x-rays are projected onto computer screen and adjustments to the image are made to enhance image detail.  As in all digital documents, the image can be saved to a disk for transport and later viewing.  Some institutitons are equipped to project the image into the area most needed in surgery-the operating room.

Where is this technology going and how will it affect you?  Most medical practices will ‘digitize’ and offer this digital x-ray service. In the future, you will carry this information in your pocket, stored on a medical card-stay tuned!

Pinnacle Orthopaedics

300 Tower Road, Suite 200
Marietta, GA 30060

Phone: 770-427-5717
Fax: 770-514-6744

info@standysartmd.com

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