A Digital X-Ray facility provides immediate processing and the ability to digitally transfer and enhance images. This allows applications in all routine X-rays as well as specialized imaging studies like IVP. It provides images to be viewed on-screen within minutes. A radiologist typically views and interprets the results.
The benefits of digital X-Ray are:
1) X-ray equipment is relatively inexpensive and widely available in emergency rooms, physician offices, ambulatory care centers, nursing homes and other locations, making it convenient for both patient and physicians.
2) Because x-ray imaging is fast and easy, it is particularly useful in emergency diagnosis and treatment.