[Racer X 69]

Any idea what lens he used? You omitted the EXIF data, so we can only guess...

X-ray images are life size. No lens. Just throw the right amount of photons at something and it makes an image on film. Kinda like something we did in first or second grade, where we laid leaves and other items on light sensitive paper, exposed the whole mess to sunlight for a few moments and the result was a shadow of whatever blocked the light, and with leaves they looked like x-ray images.

Actually these shots of my foot and hip are digital, so they must be using some sort of sensor. The technician had several plates, or cassettes, just like they used for film imaging, but she just set them aside while composing and making the next image with another. They aren't connected with cables, so I suspect there is some sort of electronic telepathy going on to transfer the image data. As she was working, composing the next shot, the software was processing the last image. It took about 10 to 15 seconds for each one to get done.

Neat stuff.

[Parallax]

It's not often you get two, ahem, "slender, sharp-pointed metal pins with a raised helical thread running around it and a slotted head or other shaped head, used to join things together by being rotated" thingys in one day. Not at my age anyway.

Sorry to hear that, mark.

[Ex Finn.]

One week post op follow up today. Doctor says its looking good.

Really?





Come on, does this really look good?

Those stitches will tickle like hell when they get removed

[Ex Finn.]

Had five between couple toes(nothing compared to your situation), holding the bottom of my foot together. Removed them myself, damn it tickled!

[Racer X 69]

Those stitches will tickle like hell when they get removed

I've had stitches before. In 1997 they cut the plantar fascia, and removed a neuroma near the second and third toes. The cuts weren't quite so long, so the tickling didn't last as long as removing these should.

The incision for the hip was 9 or 10 inches, but I don't recall if they used stitches or staples. In fact I don't remember getting anything removed.

Except the bandage. It was about 2" wide and about 12 inches long, had a rubbery outer surface, and gauze on the side that faced the cut. They put it on the day of the surgery and left it on for about 3 weeks. It had some industrial strength adhesive. Felt like it ripped the skin off when the doctor took it off.

[MarkJerling]

Sorry to hear that, mark.

Thanks Jim!

[tim60]

Kinda looks like a carpenter was in the OR, and he left a couple screws and a staple in there.

Their tools and methods are not that different. Use screws to avoid impact driving of nails that might shatter bones. Except for cleanliness and slowing down a bit, not that much changed in the 201 years since Waterloo.

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You can kiss goodbye to fast transit through airport scanners

When they ask you to take off you shoes, take off your socks as well so they can see.

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How's the weather in SD?
The news is showing how nasty it is in ND.

When my son finished Air Force basic training in San Antonio, TX he said none of the recruits wanted to be sent to Minot, ND, and that they had a saying:
Why not Minot?
Freezin' is the reason!

A hardship posting for minor miscreants. To tell them they are career limited, start looking for jobs to go to at the first scheduled discharge date.

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X-ray images are life size. No lens. Just throw the right amount of photons at something and it makes an image on film. Kinda like something we did in first or second grade, where we laid leaves and other items on light sensitive paper, exposed the whole mess to sunlight for a few moments and the result was a shadow of whatever blocked the light, and with leaves they looked like x-ray images.

Actually these shots of my foot and hip are digital, so they must be using some sort of sensor. The technician had several plates, or cassettes, just like they used for film imaging, but she just set them aside while composing and making the next image with another. They aren't connected with cables, so I suspect there is some sort of electronic telepathy going on to transfer the image data. As she was working, composing the next shot, the software was processing the last image. It took about 10 to 15 seconds for each one to get done.

Neat stuff.

Imagine the fuss by the medical industry if the machine makers had not designed in that backwards compatibility. What would have applied if cameras did the same , digital back instead of film back. Another back plate for my old MX?

[BigMackCam]

But the hip is screw-less.

Heavens, you have so many mechanical parts you're going to need a CLA from time to time!!

[savoche]

Heavens, you have so many mechanical parts you're going to need a CLA from time to time!!

Are you suggesting sending him to Eric?

[BigMackCam]

Are you suggesting sending him to Eric?

I'm not sure Eric has the necessary tools... Although, on second thought, he probably does!!

I'm not sure a full restoration would be possible, but it would keep him working smoothly, perhaps?

[BigMackCam]

I'm not sure Eric has the necessary tools... Although, on second thought, he probably does!!

I'm not sure a full restoration would be possible, but it would keep him working smoothly, perhaps?

I was going to suggest we could ask Eric to see if his aperture is opening and closing properly, but that might be step too far...

[robtcorl]

I was going to suggest we could ask Eric to see if his aperture is opening and closing properly, but that might be step too far...

His sensor humor seems fine.

[Racer X 69]

I was going to suggest we could ask Eric to see if his aperture is opening and closing properly, but that might be step too far...

All of my apertures are functioning well, thank you.

Snappy and free from oil.

[BigMackCam]

His sensor humor seems fine.

Oh, nice one, Bob!!

[bertwert]

Got the bagpipes going at 6:30 this morning.
Great way to wake up!