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1. 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; anda 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; anda 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. 2. The portable X-ray scanner as defined in claim 1, further comprising a trigger configured to control the X-ray tube to output the X-ray radiation in response to user input. 3. The portable X-ray scanner as defined in claim 1, further comprising a housing coupled to the frame and configured to hold the scintillation screen and the reflector. 4. The portable X-ray scanner as defined in claim 1, further comprising a bracket configured to adjust an angle of the digital imaging sensor with respect to the reflector. 5. The portable X-ray scanner as defined in claim 1, further comprising a display device configured to display the digital images. 6. The portable X-ray scanner as defined in claim 5, wherein the display device is configured to display the digital images in real-time. 7. The portable X-ray scanner as defined in claim 1, wherein the display device is configured to receive the digital images via wireless communications. 8. The portable X-ray scanner as defined in claim 1, further comprising at least one of a reflective element or a refractive element to direct the light between the scintillation screen and the digital imaging sensor.