Lumbosacral spine X-rays, also called lumbar spine X-rays, are a radiographic imaging technique that uses low doses of electromagnetic radiation to view the internal anatomy of the lower spine, called the lumbosacral region. These images are used to diagnose a wide range of abnormalities, injuries, and diseases in the region.
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Chad Hutchison
Founder and CEO of Maven Imaging, Chad Hutchison has been in the medical imaging equipment market since 2003. As his business grew, he pioneered buying and selling medical equipment online and eventually began offering leasing and financing to meet market demands and help customers. His market expertise goes beyond traditional medical imaging and finance support, as he’s spearheading cloud-based lending solutions for vendors across the sector.
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