The new Norland-Stratec pDEXA®, peripheral Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometer, determines forearm bone mineral density (BMD) to indentify those who have the greatest risk of osteoporosis BMD is measured in the distal radius and ulna (predominantly trabeculae), the proximal radius and ulna and the proximal radius (predominantly corticalis). Initial and follow-up measurement scans are made from the same regions of interest. Distal and proximal soft tissue values are determined independently, resulting in optimal BMD accuracy at each scan site. In vivo research indicates a high correlation between AP Spine BMD and Distal Radius and Ulna BMD, and Fermoral BMD and Distal Radius and Ulna BMD. Thus, forearm density strongly reflects Femur and Spine density.

Features

Easy installation and operation Step-by-step instructions clearly presented on the computer screen No water bath required

Fits Anywhere Room shielding and special electrical not needed Desktop size

Direct display of T-Score on densitometer

Low scatter and minimal radiation dose

Portable - Only 59 lbs Can be configured with laptop computer and portable printer for increased mobility

Low Cost To accommodate today's health cost climate

Calibration Automated calibration routine to ensure proper system operation Daily calibration report includes precision and accuracy graphs and statistical analysis of phantom scans, including mean and C.V.

Precision and Accuracy Scan-toscan precision and accuracy is equal to more expensive DXA systems

Analysis Reports Comprehensive and easy to read

Comfortable for the patient

Fast throughput

Minimal downtime

XA WITH SOLID STATE DETECTOR SYSTEM.

NORLAND MODEL N200 PENTIUM COMPUTER WITH 16 MBYTES RAM, L275G HARD DRIVE, SUPER VGA MONITOR WITH SERIAL MOUSE.