Digital X-Rays in New Canaan, CT
What Are In-Office Digital X-Rays For?
New Canaan Podiatry uses in-office digital X-ray technology to diagnose fractures, arthritis, bunions, heel spurs, and other bone-related foot and ankle conditions on the spot, with results reviewed the same visit. Dr. Jennifer Tauber, DPM, uses digital imaging because it delivers 70 to 80 percent less radiation than traditional film X-rays while producing sharper images.
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Why Accurate Imaging Comes First
A treatment plan is only as good as the diagnosis behind it, and for bone-related foot and ankle problems, that starts with a clear image. Digital X-rays use electronic sensors instead of film to capture that image, and it shows up on screen instantly, where Dr. Tauber can zoom in, enhance it, and walk you through exactly what she’s seeing.
Compared to traditional film X-rays, digital imaging gives us clearer pictures, faster turnaround, and meaningfully less radiation exposure, which matters if you’re someone who needs imaging repeated over time to track a condition.
What Digital X-Rays Can Catch
Digital X-rays play a role in diagnosing and monitoring a long list of foot and ankle conditions, including:
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Fractures, including hairline and stress fractures that are easy to miss without imaging
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Arthritis and joint degeneration in the foot and ankle
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Bunions, specifically how far the joint has shifted out of alignment
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Hammertoes and other toe deformities
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Heel spurs, the bony growths that can form on the heel bone
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Flat feet and high arches
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Charcot foot, tracked over time for bone fragmentation and deformity
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Foreign objects embedded in the foot
Why It Helps to Have This In-House
When X-ray capability lives in our office, you skip the trip to an outside imaging center and the days of waiting on results before treatment can even start. Dr. Tauber reviews your images with you during the same appointment, explains what she’s looking at, and answers questions right then, not over a phone call days later.
For a fuller diagnostic picture, digital X-rays are often paired with other tools we offer, including diagnostic ultrasound and Smart ABI testing, depending on what we’re trying to rule in or out.
Your Questions, Answered
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Are digital X-rays actually safe?
Yes. They use roughly 70 to 80 percent less radiation than traditional film X-rays, which makes them quite safe. Dr. Tauber also only orders imaging when it’s clinically warranted, and follows best practices to keep exposure as low as possible.
How long does the actual X-ray take?
Just a few minutes for the imaging itself, and the images appear on screen almost immediately, so Dr. Tauber can review and discuss findings with you in the same appointment rather than a follow-up visit.
Do I need to prepare for a foot X-ray?
Not really, just remove your shoes and socks beforehand. For weight-bearing X-rays, which give a more accurate picture of how your foot is structured under normal load, Dr. Tauber may ask you to stand in a specific position.
Can X-rays catch everything that might be wrong?
They’re excellent for bone-related issues, fractures, arthritis, alignment, bony growths. Soft tissue problems like tendon injuries, ligament tears, or nerve issues need a different tool, usually diagnostic ultrasound or MRI. Dr. Tauber will tell you which imaging actually fits your symptoms.
Will my insurance cover this?
Typically, yes, for medically indicated imaging. Most insurance plans cover it. You can call us at (203) 548-7688 or check our insurance page for specifics on your plan.
What happens to my X-ray images afterward?
They’re stored securely in your electronic medical record, so they’re easy to pull up at future visits or share with another provider if you need a referral.
When would I need a follow-up X-ray?
Usually to track how a fracture is healing, monitor a progressing condition like arthritis or Charcot foot, or confirm that a post-surgical correction is holding its alignment. Dr. Tauber will let you know if and when follow-up imaging makes sense for your case.
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