In digital radiography the sensors shape a plate, but in the EOS system, which is a slot-scanning system, a linear sensor vertically scans the patient. Plain radiography was the only imaging modality available during the first 50 years of radiology.
4) Pregnancy. Pregnancy is another of the common causes of swollen feet and ankles. There are three reasons for this: a) the excess weight gained puts more pressure on the legs and feet. b) the expanding uterus can place pressure on the blood vessels for the legs and. c) pregnancy hormones cause the body to retain fluids.
What causes Swollen Ankles and feet? Swollen Ankles causes may include : Heart Disease. In many patients with swollen ankles heart disease is found to be a cause. Swelling in the ankles can be an indicator of heart ailments. Liver Disease. In a few cases of Swollen Ankles liver disease may be the underlying cause. Ankle swelling can be a symptom of liver ailments. Drugs