Portable X-ray machines prove to be useful in intensive care units, prisons, or nursing homes, where transferring patients to the radiology department may be a problem. Lead shielding is not required in the walls. Portable X-ray systems can be operational with little to no construction costs.
Portable x-ray machines are low-powered, easy to use and maneuver, and on the lower end of the cost spectrum. If you are looking to set up an X-ray setup in settings like single physician offices, urgent care, family practice, chiropractic, or as a back-up in large orthopedic or hospital settings.