Mechanism of Action of JSB DR System

While the patient stands, a vertical drive mechanism inside JSB DR moves X-ray tube and collimator down along the patient. In only seven seconds or less, whole spine digital radiographs are taken. JSB DR not only improves accuracy but also saves technologist and patient waiting time during busy clinics with no stitching, no cassette handling. For decades, radiologists, orthopaedic surgeons and rheumatologists have relied on a set of X-ray images to fully assess a patient's osteoarticular condition. AP and LAT views have been used to help physicians imagine what a 3D skeletal image would look like.

JSB DR captures whole spine image of a standing patient in a single scan without any stitching or vertical distortion, with an outstanding image quality. The lack of vertical distortion, thanks to the JSB slot scanning technology and its unique reference plane positioning, provides true size images, in 1:1 scale, for highly accurate measurement. With JSB DR, radiologists and orthopedists can now have a full view of their patient's whole spine and long bone with a drastic reduction of radiation exposure, a faster workflow. JSB DR captures frontal and lateral full spine or long bone images of patients in the upfront, weight bearing position. JSB technology uses a perpendicular X-ray beam collimated in very thin, horizontal, fan-shaped beam and detector. Fan-beam X-ray and detector are mounted on a frame and scan the patient's body. The detector detects line by line an extremely high contrast digital radiograph, while the dose administered to the patient does not exceed a dose equivalent to the exposure that results from a few transatlantic flights.

The JSB DR's digital output requires no film processing. This reduces operating costs dramatically. Patients can be assessed quickly with the large format full-spine digital image or smaller format detailed studies. The JSB DR produces images that are as sharp as those made by conventional X-ray equipment. The tightly focused X-ray beam produces virtually no scattered radiation, making the system safe and easy to operate. Lesser skilled operators can produce quality images by using far less radiation dose than anyone else in the industry. The JSB DR's speed of operation ensures that it is suited to high X-ray patient throughput situations.