We are delighted to let you know that we now have a digital (DR) radiography system in full operation in the practice.  The system arrived early in 2010, and after a short learning curve is now working wonderfully.  Digital Radiography has some unique features that are especially valuable to us:

• Instant Image Viewing
  • Rather than developing x-rays as we used to, the images now appear on the laptop screen within seconds of taking an x-ray.
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  • A diagnosis is reached quicker, and we can show you exactly what we are seeing on the x-rays.
  • Non-diagnostic pictures can be instantly retaken.
• Portability
  • Although not small, the entire setup can be transported in our cars to wherever it is needed.
• Digital Measurement Tools
  • There are a wealth of options for us to use, measuring angles, distances, thicknesses and more.
  • Follow-up x-rays can be accurately and instantly compared to previous pictures.

One area in which digital radiography has proved especially useful is working with farriers, especially on horses and ponies with laminitis.  We can now meet your farrier with the x-ray machine, and instantly show them the changes going on within your horse’s foot.  This is invaluable in letting your farrier do the best job possible.   Furthermore, x-rays can be taken after trimming, so that any necessary further changes can be made, ensuring that your horse’s foot trimming and shoeing is perfect.