Dear X-Ray Insider,
Converting to digital radiography is always a major undertaking, starting with the decision on whether to go with flat-panel DR or computed radiography.
There's probably no way to anticipate every issue that may arise. But if your practice includes a range of orthopedic exams, you may want to check out the cautionary tale in this month's X-Ray Insider Exclusive.
The article describes the experience of a large orthopedics and rheumatology practice that converted to a mix of CR and DR, but scrapped the DR after about a year. You can find out the details on why this group thinks DR isn't ready for full orthopedic use by reading our story here.
By the way, AuntMinnie.com now has an online community focused specifically on orthopedic imaging. You can visit the Orthopedic Imaging Digital Community by clicking here. And if you haven't done so already, be sure to sign up for the Orthopedic Insider newsletter by editing your user options.
As always, I welcome your comments on and suggestions for this newsletter. You can contact me at the e-mail address below.
