What is digital radiography?

Digital radiography is a form of X-ray imaging that utilizes digital sensors to capture images, as opposed to conventional film-based methods. This technology allows for immediate image viewing, which significantly enhances workflow efficiency in medical settings. Digital sensors convert X-rays into digital images, facilitating various enhancements such as adjusting brightness and contrast, thereby improving diagnostic interpretation. The use of digital sensors also means that images can be stored electronically, making it easier to access and share patient information among healthcare providers.

This method is distinct from CT scans, which involve a rotating X-ray machine and provide cross-sectional images of the body. Similarly, it is different from methods focused on scanning body tissues, which might refer to modalities like MRI or ultrasound, and it is not a procedure related to fluoroscopy, which is a specific type of imaging used to visualize movement through a system, such as the digestive tract.