The questions and options that a chiropractor has in X-ray today are simple: He can take them the traditional way by using film, a dipping tank or processor and waiting for the picture to develop.
e can use computed radiology (CR), which utilizes a method of capturing an image on a plate and then by placing in a processor it becomes a digital image for computer presentation. He can use a complete referral-based program, he can use true digital sensor or not use X-ray at all.
Tradtional Technology
Most of the chiropractors in the U.S. are still using the traditional method of irradiating a film, putting it in a processer, then waiting for it to develop.
It was invented about 100 years ago and the patient had to endure 11 minutes of radiation to enable the doctor to get an X-ray.
With today\'s technology we now use only 2 percent of the original radiated dose. The office purchases film and chemicals and as the office takes more X-rays the cost increases proportionately. The benefits to this method are all about cost of entry. An office would only pay for an X-ray when it takes one. If the practice does not take many X-rays, or is more holistic based, it may only spend $30 per week on supplies and monthly processor cleaning. It would make little or no sense to invest in an enhanced X-ray system because the practice would not generate enough income to support it.
Selasa, 05 Jul 2011 18:42 WIB