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What is DMX?
Digital Motion X-ray (DMX) captures real-time video X-rays of your spine or joints while you move.
Unlike static MRI, CT, or regular X-rays that only show one frozen moment, DMX reveals excessive motion (instability) that often causes chronic pain, headaches, or dizziness.
Per AMA Guidelines: Instability is defined as >3.5 mm of abnormal movement during motion.
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Why Patients Choose DMX
Find What Others Miss
If static scans say “nothing’s wrong” but pain persists after whiplash or accidents — DMX often uncovers the real cause.
Document Instability
Weight-bearing, natural movements. Quick 15-view scan with radiation levels comparable to traditional alternatives. Document your upper cervical instability for treatment planning or legal cases.
Clear Next Steps
A detailed report helps your physician plan targeted treatment and supports insurance or legal needs.
PROVE YOUR INSTABILITY
Craniocervical Instability (CCI), Atlanto-axial instability (AAI), or instability in general refers to excessive or abnormal motion in joints. This can result from whiplash, car accidents, or conditions like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).
What is Instability (Technically)?
According to AMA guidelines (6th edition), instability is defined as movement of more than 3.5 mm during joint motion.
Unlike traditional static radiographs, Digital Motion X-ray (DMX) captures dynamic images during motion, allowing providers to visualize joint behavior through its entire range.
EVIDENCE IN COURT
Standard CT Scans, X-rays, and MRIs only provide a snapshot of your body in a fixed position. In a courtroom, a static image may overlook the very instability causing your pain. A DMX captures the entire range of motion, transforming invisible injuries into objective, undeniable proof.
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Detailed Measurements aiding in documenting your permanent injury.
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Objective Evidence that strengthens your case against "subjective" claims.
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Better Settlements by showing the real-world impact of your injury.
If you have a permanent injury, you deserve a better insurance settlement.
Tell your attorney to include a DMX to enhance your case!
FOR THE ATTORNEY
Auto Accident Case Study
Watch how dynamic imaging reveals the mechanics of an injury that static scans missed entirely.
How It Works
1. Book
Contact us via form or phone to start the process.
Contact us via form or phone to start the process.
2. Arrive
Visit our mobile lab at convenient locations in AZ and San Diego.
Visit our mobile lab at convenient locations in AZ and San Diego.
3. Move & Scan
Guided gentle movements while our system captures the motion.
Guided gentle movements while our system captures the motion.
4. Get Results
Reports are delivered to you and your doctor electronically within days.
Reports are delivered to you and your doctor electronically within days.
Improve Spinal Instability Treatments with DMX
Accurate documentation is pivotal in tailoring upper cervical treatment plans. Whether you're receiving physical therapy, chiropractic manipulation, direct spinal instability injection therapies, or surgical intervention, understanding the nature and severity of instability is fundamental for effective rehabilitation.
Pinpoint Dysfunction
DMX clarity enables healthcare providers to identify specific areas of ligament laxity and abnormal motion that static imaging often misses.
Refine Treatment Plans
Precise visualization of instability severity helps customize care — from conservative therapies to targeted injections or stabilization procedures.
Monitor Progress
Repeat DMX studies provide objective evidence of improvement (or the need for adjustment), guiding your path to recovery.
Avoid Ineffective Care
By revealing the true root cause, DMX helps prevent unnecessary treatments and focuses interventions where they matter most.
For anyone dealing with persistent pain, stiffness, headaches, dizziness, or other symptoms linked to spinal instability, DMX is a proactive step toward customized, effective, and efficient care.
CONDITIONS & TREATMENTS
DMX is beneficial in evaluating and documenting instabilities in these conditions.
Shoulder
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- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
Spine
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- Neck Pain
- Suspect CCI
- C1/C2 Damage
- Pain with Movement
- Post Surgical Fusion
- Post surgical assessment (growth plate fractures or spinal fusions)
- Scoliosis Evaluation & Treatments
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolysis
- Unexplained Headaches
- Whiplash from Car Accident
Knee
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- ACL Tears
- Knee Osteoarthritis
Foot and Ankle
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- Ankle Ligament Tears
- Ankle Osteoarthritis
- Ankle Tendon Tears
- Toe Osteoarthritis
Hand and Wrist
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- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Joint motion physical therapy
- TFCC Tear
- Thumb Osteoarthritis
Elbow
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- Tennis & Golf Elbow
- Tommy John Surgery
Hip
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- Hip Labrum
- Hip Osteoarthritis
- Hip Tendon Tears
Other Conditions
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- Chronic Joint Pain
- Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
- Non-Union Fractures
- Osteonecrosis / Avascular
- TMJ Disfunction
Other Treatments
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- Determine Exact Location of Spinal Instability Treatments
- Joint pain/instability
*Due to DMX being low radiation, if you have a higher BMI, the lower regions of the body such as the lumbar region and hips may be difficult to view. However, there is no charge if these regions are not viewable.
Common Questions
How long does the scan take?
About 30-40 minutes total. You stay comfortable and move only as guided.
Is it safe?
Yes — lower radiation than VF (comparable to a CT Scan). We follow strict safety protocols.
Do I need a referral?
You do need a referral. We accept referrals from DCs, NMDs, MDs, DOs, PTs, etc. Self-referrals are also welcome for consultation/ exam in Arizona at an additional cost..
Will insurance cover it?
Coverage varies. We provide the superbill needed for claims. We encourage all patients to seek for reimbursements. Patients who have reported back to us inform us they receive at least a few hundred dollars back. Medicaid/Medicare do not reimburse very well if at all.
HOW MUCH DOES A DMX COST?
At Arizona and California Digital Motion X-ray, we believe in transparent, all-inclusive value. Our comprehensive 15-view DMX and detailed mensuration report are bundled into one straightforward price—no hidden fees, no surprises.
15-View Comprehensive DMX
Detailed Mensuration Report
All-Inclusive Bundled Pricing
Learn more about our pricing, available discounts, and insurance policy!
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