Arizona & California Digital Motion X-ray (DMX) provides advanced video X-ray technology to visualize and quantify joint instability during dynamic, weight-bearing movements. This low-radiation imaging captures subtle micro-movements and ligamentous laxity missed by static modalities, offering objective data for diagnosis and treatment planning.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Static imaging modalities like MRIs, CT scans, and traditional X-rays often fail to capture subtle joint instability during movement, leading to underdiagnosis of ligamentous damage and joint laxity. This diagnostic gap hinders accurate treatment planning and can negatively impact the outcome of personal injury cases.
Solution
Arizona & California Digital Motion X-ray (DMX) offers advanced video X-ray technology that visualizes and quantifies joint instability during dynamic, weight-bearing movements. Unlike static imaging, DMX captures the full range of motion, revealing micro-movements and ligamentous laxity that are frequently missed. This low-radiation imaging provides objective, measurable data, serving as crucial evidence for diagnosis, treatment strategy development, and legal proceedings. By precisely documenting the extent of instability, DMX enables healthcare providers to tailor more effective treatment plans and improve patient outcomes.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes medical professionals such as MDs, DOs, DCs, NMDs, and PTs seeking precise diagnostic tools for joint instability. It also serves attorneys and patients involved in personal injury cases requiring objective evidence of injury.
Features
- Digital Motion X-ray (DMX) technology providing video capture of joints during dynamic movement.
- Low-radiation imaging protocol designed to minimize patient exposure compared to standard static X-rays.
- Quantitative measurement of joint instability, including ligamentous laxity and abnormal motion exceeding AMA guidelines (e.g., >3.5mm translation).
- Comprehensive 15-view DMX imaging series for detailed assessment of joint mechanics.
- Detailed mensuration reports that provide objective data for diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Capability to identify injuries missed by static imaging modalities such as MRI, CT, and conventional X-rays.
- Application in evaluating a wide range of joint conditions including craniocervical instability (CCI), whiplash injuries, and various orthopedic conditions affecting the spine, knee, foot, ankle, hand, wrist, elbow, and hip.
- Utilizes advanced imaging parameters, including specific kV, mA, and exposure rates, benchmarked against FDA regulations.