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Read Below: How does DR X-ray technology work?<\/p>\n\n\n

DR X-ray Technology: what is it and how does it work? <\/span><\/h3>\n

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The two main components of a DR X-ray system are a receptor panel, which captures X-rays and a computer with in-built software that allows the converted X-ray image to be viewed, optimized and annotated on screen.<\/span><\/p>\n

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DR X-ray technology are a key piece of diagnostic imaging equipment in both small animal and equine veterinary practice. Improvements  in portability, image quality and faster speed of acquisition mean that vets can not only obtain better quality, diagnostic images but they can save valuable time with a much quicker and more efficient process. <\/span><\/p>\n

Types of DR Technology Available:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

There are different types of DR X-ray technology available, with 3 main categories being used in veterinary practice: <\/span><\/p>\n

Charge-coupled devices<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Although some charge-couple devices can be found in veterinary practices, the images they create can be of poor quality and as such they are not commonly used. The difference between this type of technology and more modern technology is that the receptor plate is deeper than the DR plates found more often in veterinary practice. <\/span><\/p>\n

During the X-ray imaging process, these systems create the X-ray image on a large plate, which is then transformed into a digital image. The one downside to this type of technology is that image quality normally deteriorates during the transfer to a digital image. <\/span><\/p>\n

The same technology is used for fluoroscopy systems (also known as C-arms), and the images are ideal if you require a moving image. <\/span><\/p>\n

Direct Digital<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Direct Digital technology is more commonly found in veterinary practices. This technology uses flat-panel detectors to capture the X-rays and in recent years flat panel manufacturers have continued to innovate, creating panels that are much thinner – reducing in size from approx 5cm in depth to only 1.5cm, making them much lighter and more easily transported. <\/span><\/p>\n

There are two types of flat panel:<\/span><\/p>\n