Author:  Prof. Dr. Georg Bongartz

Basel University Hospital - University Institute for Diagnostic Radiology

Prof. Dr. Georg Bongartz

“We need very flexible solutions for the special requirements of orthopedic diagnostics, such as function, with special positioning or patients with limited mobility.

We were convinced from the evaluation that it would be possible to cover everything thoroughly with the freely programmable settings of the AXIOM Aristos FX.”

“We approached the system with open minds and even discovered solutions for difficult settings, such as for axial patella images.”

“As far as dose reduction is concerned, the direct digital system with the flat-panel detector definitely has the advantage over the CR system.

This is another reason we decided on an exclusively digital X-ray system when we were planning the new radiography system for the renovated, restructured clinic. We have achieved significant dose reductions, down to as low as 1/6 of the previous dose.”

“We are very satisfied with the image quality. Digital imaging has met with wide acceptance here. The image quality is seen as a great improvement over analog images.

Defective exposures have been largely eliminated. We no longer encounter penetration problems and the images can be accessed more quickly. The images are absolutely the best quality for day-to-day diagnosis in the clinic. That applies for digital reporting as well as film documentation. We are working with both documentation sets in parallel right up until the PACS installation.”

“With the AXIOM Aristos FX, we have managed to handle larger numbers of patients without problems or stress to the staff. The system is totally reliable.

Working with a largely automated system such as the AXIOM Aristos FX is far less stressful for the X-ray technicians; it is easy for them to acquire more images per unit of time. The AXIOM Aristos FX is a real favorite with them.”

“The system is so easy to use that, even without any sort of training, I had no problem demonstrating the settings to visitors.” “Patient tolerance is also quite high. Patients no longer feel they are at the mercy of this huge piece of equipment.

And our X-ray technologists’ positive attitude rubs off on the patients.”

“The excellent cooperation with Siemens and good on-site consulting during installation and implementation is a real plus.”


*In consideration of the patient, exposure position photographs were selected after the fact to approximate the digital images. There may be differences in patient age and sex, as well as the side of the body of the imaged extremity.