Digital Motion X-Ray Machine

At the chiropractic office of Dr. Robert L. Larson, we strive to keep up with the latest advances in medical technology in order to best serve our patients. Dr. Larson is certified to manage spinal trauma cases and interpret MRI spinal scans. His office is also home to a digital motion x-ray machine, which provides additional valuable information to practitioners.


Digital motion x-ray machines take hundreds of x-ray images of a patient’s spine while being put through different poses. This allows video software to assemble the images into a high-resolution animation of the spine that can be played back, paused, and overlaid with curvature measuring apps. By watching the video, a chiropractor is able to gain more information about how strained ligaments or other abnormalities are affecting the overall musculoskeletal system. This is particularly useful while analyzing cases of whiplash, in which the ligaments in the neck have failed, causing instability at the base of the skull.


 Given the cervical vertebrae’s complexity, it is important following an injury for patients to get as complete an assessment as possible. Through advanced imaging tests, we can sooner identify problems such as pinched spinal nerves, torn ligaments, and herniated spinal discs.


Dr. Robert Larson operates at 2110 Overland Ave, Suite 103, Billings, Montana, 59102. To schedule an appointment, visit Dr Robert L Larson or call 406-655-0101.

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