What Are Digital X-Rays?

Radiography started by the traditional x-rays where the personnel had to develop the x-ray manually in order to view the content it contained. With the advancement, self-developing traditional x-rays, today we are in an era where there is less need of traditional hard copies but digital versions of the x-ray images are preferred. The digital x-rays not only provide an everlasting impression of your inside of the body, but with a greater resolution. X-ray is a noninvasive, painless and quick method of clicking pictures of the inside of the body. These pictures are then displayed on the computer and can be stored as well. The pictures are used to evaluate and diagnose any underlying disease.

What is the Difference Between Traditional X-Ray and Digital X-Ray?

• Foremost difference between the two stands in the advancement of the technology. The digital x-rays give an edge in that they can produce a detailed picture of your inside of the body in a greater resolution than traditional x-rays.
• Digital x-rays, when compared to the traditional X-rays, produce 80% radiation exposure, thereby imparting even less chances for side effects.
• The traditional x-rays were significantly higher in cost than the modernised digital x-rays are. The cost effectiveness can easily be related to old times cameras where film development was needed but with today's digital camera there is no need for film development. This not only saves time but resources also along with its cost effectiveness.
• The digital radiography is relatively easy to use and get expertise over.
• Digital radiography aids in quick image sharing and easy image storage which helps in record keeping and can be referred to in future in case of need. 
• It has a better image quality, while using less resources. Moreover it needs lesser processing time.

Uses of Digital Radiography?

Digital x-rays can be used for everything a traditional X-rays was being used which includes-

• For fracture identification and evaluation
• For viewing evidence for diseases like pneumonia, tuberculosis, or lung cancer.
• It can detect infections of bones or teeth and helps the dentist for treatment planning.
• For detecting bone tumours
• Can be used to measure bone densities which is helpful in determining certain bone conditions like osteoporosis. 
• For dentists it helps detect cavities and other conditions.
• It can reveal certain digestive attract problems such as kidney stones, sometimes contrast medium is used which contains barium.
• It can show signs of heart failure and changes in blood flow to the lungs and heart.
• It can show certain swallowed items such as a coin or tiny toy.