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The DRX group underwent single-exposure full-spine imaging, whereas the conventional group underwent 4\u20136 segmented acquisitions followed by automatic stitching. Examination duration and mAs values for AP and LAT imaging were recorded. Image quality was independently assessed by four experienced reviewers using a 4-point scoring system, and mean scores were analyzed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Baseline characteristics were comparable between the two groups (all\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&amp;gt;\u20090.05). The DRX group had a significantly shorter examination duration than the conventional group (3.63\u2009\u00b1\u20090.83\u2005min vs. 11.59\u2009\u00b1\u20092.31\u2005min,\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.001). Subjective image quality scores were significantly higher in the DRX group [median [IQR], 4 [3\u20134] vs. 3 [2.5\u20133];\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.001]. Compared with the conventional group, the DRX group also showed lower AP mAs (39.12\u2009\u00b1\u20091.16 vs. 70.43\u2009\u00b1\u200910.45,\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.001), lower LAT mAs (54.56\u2009\u00b1\u20093.02 vs. 76.69\u2009\u00b1\u200912.83,\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.001), and lower cumulative mAs (93.88\u2009\u00b1\u20093.59 vs. 146.89\u2009\u00b1\u200921.82,\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.001). The single-exposure DRX-LC images showed clearer visualization of vertebral cortices and trabeculae and fewer artifacts.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>For full-spine digital radiography, use of the DRX-LC large-area detector was associated with fewer exposures, shorter examination time, lower mAs requirements, and better subjective image quality. 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