Digital Motion X-Ray (DMX) is a new type of fluoro-based x-ray system, coupled with new digital and optic technology, allowing clinicians to view the spine in real-time motion at 30 x-rays per second. That's about 2,700 x-rays in a single case study! The procedure is performed with the patient standing and actively moving in a weight-bearing position within the system.
Your Greater Metro-Detroit Resource for the Digital Motion X-ray.
Traditionally, diagnosis of whiplash injuries rely upon non-moving diagnostic procedures, such as static x-rays, stress view x-rays, CT, and MRI. During these tests, patients are asked to stand or lie still: “Don’t move ” and/or “Hold your breath.” Patients hurt more when they move, and pain is commonly an indicator of injury. The majority of these non-moving diagnostic tests come out negative or unremarkable.
Digital Motion X-ray studies can prove medical necessity of treatment, provide evidence of injury, determine appropriate treatment plan and establish the extent of impairment.