Dynamic Digital Radiography (DDR)
See Radiology Like Never Before. Dynamic Digital Radiography is the next generation of medical imaging. Unlike static X-rays, this novel, low-dose motion X-ray technology allows clinicians to visualize anatomy in motion.
DDR acquires up to 15 sequential radiographs per second, creating a "cine loop" that reveals complete physiological cycles. By bridging the gap between standard X-ray and CT/MRI, DDR provides a cost-effective solution for diagnosing musculoskeletal injuries and respiratory pathologies without the high radiation dose of fluoroscopy.
Seamless Integration with Konica Minolta Systems. DDR is FDA-approved and available on our KDR® Flex OTC, KDR® Advanced U-Arm, and mKDR Xpress® systems.
Why Choose Dynamic Digital Radiography?
- Fast, Efficient Exams: In less than a minute, DDR captures up to 20 seconds of physiological movement. The system is operator-friendly, allowing radiology staff to perform exams without a physician present.
- Low-Dose Patient Safety: DDR creates diagnostic-quality motion sequences with significantly lower radiation exposure than average fluoroscopy exams, making it safer for repeat studies.
- Versatile Patient Positioning: Perform weight-bearing X-rays and motion studies with the patient standing, seated, or on a table. This flexibility is critical for accurate orthopedic diagnosis and for assessing spine stability.
- PACS agnostic
- Dose equivalent to about 2 standard X-rays
- Short exposure time for optimal productivity
- Synchronized multi-frame acquisition
- Multi-function X-ray system for dynamic and static images for cost and workflow effectiveness
- Up to 300 images acquired over 20 seconds creates a “cine-loop”
Clinical Applications of DDR Technology
Musculoskeletal applications
DDR transforms orthopedic diagnostics by presenting bone and soft tissue in motion. Unlike static X-rays, DDR allows orthopedists to visualize joint stability and kinematics in weight-bearing positions. This is critical for diagnosing whiplash, impingement syndromes, and ligament instability.
Upper Extremities
Lower Extremities
C-Spine
Cervical & Lumbar Spine Stability
Assess spine stability with a detailed view of the full range of motion. DDR captures flexion and extension sequences to identify instability that static X-rays and MRI often miss.
L-Spine
Swallow Studies
Thoracic DDR & Dynamic Chest Radiography
Chest radiography is the standard for assessing respiratory health, but static images often tell only half the story. DDR allows clinicians to observe lung function and diaphragm motion. By visualizing the physiological cycle, DDR enables rapid diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and diaphragm paralysis.
Increasing Clinical Value
Advantages of X-ray that Moves
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Fast Exam
In less than a minute, X-ray that Moves gives clinicians up to 20 seconds of physiological movement with a simple acquisition, performed by radiology staff without the need for physician presence
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Low Dose Radiation
With X-ray that Moves, radiation is lower than an average fluoroscopy exam.
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Convenient & Versatile
The X-ray that Moves system performs all standard X-rays, and images are taken standing, seated or on a table.
DDR Exams are Used to Assess Spine Stability and Joint Motion
Standard X-ray exams usually show a static view of the span in a flexed and extended positions. DDR can help assess spine stability by providing a detailed view of the full range of motion. Dynamic imaging has been shown to help assess joint and extremities in motion. Many orthopedic facilities are adding a DDR views of spine and extremities to diagnose stability, joint space, assess sources of pain biomechanics, musculoskeletal injury, such as whiplash, as treatment follow-up , and postoperative evaluation of movement before ordering a more advanced exam like CT or MRI. Furthermore, showing patients the joint movement makes communication simpler and more effective.
The experts speak
DDR uses in Pulmonology
DDR uses in Orthopaedics
DDR received the Vizient Innovative Technology Designation!
Konica Minolta’s Dynamic Digital Radiography (DDR) has received Vizient’s Innovative Technology designation—an honor that recognizes breakthrough innovations advancing clinical care, patient safety, and healthcare efficiency. This distinction underscores DDR’s impact in transforming the way healthcare providers deliver imaging and care.
In the Press
Recent Scientific Papers
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Noriaki Wada Assessment of pulmonary function in COPD patients using dynamic digital radiography: A novel approach utilizing lung signal intensity changes during forced breathing. European Journal of Radiology
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Yuzo Yamasaki Diagnostic accuracy and added value of dynamic chest radiography in detecting pulmonary embolism: A retrospective study. European Journal of Radiology Open
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Ziyang Xia Investigation of diaphragmatic motion and projected lung area in diaphragm paralysis patients using dynamic chest radiography. Quantitative Imaging in Medicine and Surgery
