Tecnological standards of teleradiology function in orthopedics and trauma care

Digital Image is a relatively new quality in orthopedic diagnostics, which allows transmitting the image instead of the patient. Digital or digitized image can be transmitted via Internet, e-mail or local net. Observations derived form literature and own experience indicate that teleradiology may effectively provide radiologic consultation or even improve the detailed radiologic evaluation. This article describes sufficiently the technologic problems of teleradiology and explains terminology used for this branch, what allows understanding the fundamentals of teleradiology even for person having little technical and informatics knowledge. Authors describe equipment demands and standards of function for teleradiologic services.