The CDR straight-arm x-ray system is a new advanced system that was released in 2021, designed specifically for chiropractic care. This system is smaller and more compact than the traditional straight-arm, which makes it ideal for chiropractors with limited space. The CDR comes with many features and few downsides, so if you are looking for an easy to use system that will fit virtually anywhere then this just might be your solution!
Benefits of CDRs
There are a multitude of benefits of the CDR that make it a great tool to have in your practice. Firstly, the CDR is smaller and more compact than the traditional straight arm, which makes it a great option if you have limited space.
CDRs also come with head to toe positioning which allows you to seamlessly raise and lower the CDR to accommodate all standing exams from skull to lower extremities. By maintaining constant tube and bucky alignment, you'll be able to improve your workflow. Additionally, x-ray techniques are seamlessly preselected based on the anatomical region of the exam making sure your x-rays are consistent.
Finally, CDRs are faster to install than traditional units. This x-ray system can fit in small x-ray rooms and significantly cuts down installation time. Where a traditional system installation may take 1-1.5 days, a CDR can be installed in a matter of hours, drastically reducing clinical downtime.
Disadvantages of CDRs
There aren't many disadvantages to a CDR, however there are a couple that should be weighed up depending on what you will be using the x-ray system for. The first is that the CDR is limited to only doing a 40 SID x-ray shot, whereas a traditional straight-arm can do both 72 SID and 40 SID shots. Additionally, unlike a traditional straight-arm x-ray system, CDRs cannot take table shots.
Features of CDRs
- The CDR straight-arm x-ray system is easy to use and comes with a range of features including:
- Powerful magnetic lock brakes to effortlessly raise and lower the system
- Fully counterbalanced, ultra small footprint system
- Removable 17 x 17 grid
- Integrated high frequency 40 watt x-ray generator
- Integrated high performance digital flat panel DR detector
- Rotating Dual Laser LED collimator with precise alignment
- Optional: AEC – Automatic Exposure Control to make technique selection a piece of cake!
If you are looking for an easy to use system that will fit virtually anywhere with a range of powerful features, then a CDR might be your perfect solution. We would love to help you determine whether CDR is the right choice for your practice or discuss other options.
If you are a chiropractor interested in learning more about how CDR x-ray systems can benefit your practice, contact us today!
