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DPX Bone Densitometer

DPX Bone Densitometer
Our DPX is an effective tool in the diagnosis and tracking of osteoporosis. We can detect and monitor osteoporosis comfortably, quickly, safely and precisely.

Osteoporosis is a debilitating disease that affects millions of people every year. However, early detection of this disease can lead to effective treatment.

Our new DPX bone densitometer measures changes in bone density precisely, providing invaluable information in the assessment of metabolic bone disease.

Examinations are comfortable, fast and safe. Patients typically spend only minutes reclining fully clothed on the densitometer. Radiation exposure is very low (equivalent to 1/20th of the dosage received in a normal chest X-ray.

The operator is with the patient at all times, and results are available quickly.

Our DPX provides:

A P Spine Scan
Display of A P Spine
Clinical relevance
  • measures common fracture sites (proximal femur, spine)
  • results include comparison to reference populations

Precise, immediate results
Femur
Display of a Femur
  • detect clinical changes
  • monitor therapeutic response
  • results available same day

Fast, comfortable scans
Scoliotic Spine
Scoliotic Spine
  • 2-4 minute exams
  • patients scanned fully clothed
  • operator present
Low dose
  • 1/20th chest X-ray exposure
  • 1/500th CT exposure


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