Out of all the disciplines of medicine, chiropractors are among the most reliant professionals when it comes to radiography. As dangerous as work around the back can be, non-invasive methods for diagnosis and charting progress are essential. Along with this, digital radiography can serve as a boon by making it easier to capture the necessary images. However, digital radiography equipment, like anything else, has a finite lifespan. Here are some of the ways chiropractors can determine they need to make a replacement or upgrade.

As a start, much like a vehicle, there’s going to be a point where repairs are only going to do so much. The bulk of digital radiography providers offer remote services to help troubleshoot, but at some point, you may need more extensive repairs, to the point where it’s no longer cost-effective to repair versus getting an upgrade. This doesn’t mean you want to make a rash decision, but it’s important to log issues you have to determine if more and more problems are occurring.

Another major issue that is technically more of an indirect problem is compatibility. Digital radiography equipment is part of a greater suite of machines and programs that allow chiropractors to do their job. However, as time passes on, one new component you buy may not be compatible with a legacy piece of equipment. At this point, you have no choice but to upgrade to keep things running smoothly.

When you’ve found some of these telltale signs with your digital radiography equipment, the next step is actually going about getting an upgrade. To ensure that you’re not in this situation sooner than planned, it’s essential that you take the time to learn what your options are and what best fits your practice and its needs. A good starting point here is a consultation with JPI Healthcare Solutions, your next partner in radiography equipment. We’ll help find something that can not only replace your existing options but also improve upon them.