Handheld imaging devices are medical imaging devices used to diagnose patients. There is a growing demand for handheld imaging devices in dentistry and orthopedics. These pocket sized devices offer many advantages over conventional imaging methods, making results available in short span of time. Thus, it is possible to provide immediate diagnosis and effective treatment to the patients. These health imaging instruments enable direct access to the patient through a small, lightweight portable device with a magnifier and control wheel. This enables radiologists to view and take measurements of a patient's chest, abdomen, and neck as well as their bones, joints, heart, lungs, and so on.
Moreover, this is very different than the more conventional computed radiography, which has always involved large, heavy machines and instruments. The development of handheld imaging devices has been driven by the need for an easy-to-use, lightweight solution that would replace the traditional equipment. The device, in order to function, must have a miniature computer with an optical system that can send images via a wireless connection to a monitor. This is not as simple as it sounds. For one thing, the light from the sun causes some of the image distortion, making it difficult to read. Furthermore, handheld units often use non-standard lenses that have a tendency to bend and cause eyestrain for the user.
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