Systems and methods for digital X-ray imaging

A portable X-ray scanner, comprising:

• a digital X-ray detector, comprising:
• a scintillation screen;
• a reflector configured to reflect light generated by the scintillation screen, wherein the reflector and the scintillation screen are arranged at substantially a 30 degree angle;
• and
• a digital imaging sensor configured to generate digital images of the light reflected by the reflector, wherein a thickness of the digital X-ray detector is less than 2.5 inches;
• an X-ray tube configured to output X-ray radiation toward the scintillation screen;
• a frame configured to hold the X-ray detector and the X-ray tube;
• a handle couple to the frame and configured to enable a single user to position the X-ray detector and the X-ray tube while carrying the frame during output of the X-ray radiation;
• and
• a trigger coupled to the frame on a same side of the frame as the X-ray tube and configured to enable the user carrying the frame to control output of the X-ray radiation.