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title: 3 Things To Consider When Looking for a Chiropractic Digital X-Ray System
description: What are the top three things that you should look for when deciding to purchase a chiropractic digital x-ray system.
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# [3 Things To Consider When Looking for a Chiropractic Digital X-Ray System](https://www.mavenimaging.com/blog/top-3-things-to-consider-first-when-looking-for-a-chiropractic-digital-x-ray-system)

 Written by [Melissa Schwab](https://www.mavenimaging.com/blog/author/melissa-schwab) | Dec 16, 2021 7:08:12 PM

Are you starting a new practice or thinking about adding digital x-ray services to your existing chiropractic practice? Adding digital x-ray to your practice is a great investment, but it can be overwhelming if you are new to owning a digital x-ray system. Here’s my top 3 list of things to consider as you begin your search:

- **What types of images do you want to take?**

- **Where do you want to put your x-ray machine?**
- **What features and tools are most important to you for the system to have?**

## **What type of images do you want to take?**

There are a lot of options when it comes to x-ray systems. Are you mostly wanting images of the neck and spine, or do you want to be able to x-ray extremities also? Do you only need to take images with the patient standing? 

Most chiropractors take images with their patients standing and choose to only take x-rays of the spine. Many chiropractors opt for a standard x-ray system with a non-tilting wall stand similar to the system shown below. But, if you want the option of a tilting bucky, that is also available. 

Straight arm systems similar to the one shown here are also an option that some chiropractors choose, especially in cases where the x-ray is going into a smaller room.  

## **Where do you want to put your x-ray machine?**

The location and size of your room can influence the choices you make when it comes to building out an x-ray room and choosing what equipment you wish to purchase. Depending on where you place the operator area and the location of doors and windows, a standard system with an x-ray tube and non-tilting wall stand usually fit in an 11’ x 7’ space. If your space is smaller, you may want to consider a straight arm system or a system that only takes images at 40 SID.

When looking at the location in your practice where you wish to place your x-ray room, consider that the need for additional lead lining may impact your build-out cost. Room planning is included when you [purchase a digital x-ray system from Maven Imaging](https://store.mavenimaging.com/collections/digital-x-ray-machine), and when possible we try to position the x-ray system in the best way to help limit exposure and control costs associated with lead lining. As part of your purchase of an x-ray system, Maven Imaging will provide a detailed room plan that you can use to have a physicist do the full analysis on lead lining requirements. You can also provide this room plan to your contractor and electrician to assist in the build-out of your room. 

## **What features are most important to you?**

Depending on your needs and goals with using x-ray, there are options and upgrades that you can choose to better tailor your system to meet your specific needs. Our team will work with you to customize your digital x-ray system based on your specific needs and budget. If you are interested in getting more information, please click [here](https://store.mavenimaging.com/pages/chiropractic-buyers-guide?hsCtaTracking=c691e127-c210-488d-b114-32a4e21394e3%7C9bb29214-541c-4b16-b279-b720df6d3ec1) to [download](https://store.mavenimaging.com/collections/chiropractic) our Chiropractors Buyers Guide or [here](https://store.mavenimaging.com/pages/request-a-quote-1) to [get a quote](https://www.mavenimaging.com/request-a-quote). 

 

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