What is Hologic horizon?

It provides you % body fat, total lean mass, bone density, limb comparison for muscle imbalance detection, visceral fat and more. We call it the BodyLogic™ scan.

What is the best DEXA scan machine?

While all dexa scans calculate body composition and bone density with good precision across all manufacturers (Kohrt, 1997), the Medilink DEXA system produces the highest quality image. It has 256 detector elements, compared with GE-Lunar with 64 and Hologic 128.

What is Hologic Discovery?

The Hologic Discovery DXA system enables you to identify patients at risk for osteoporosis and other debilitating conditions. Delivering exceptional precision and pinpoint accuracy, Hologic Discovery DXA technology delivers high quality images for your at-risk patients. About+

Who makes DEXA scanners?

The three major manufacturers of DXA instruments in the United States are Hologic (Waltham, Mass.), Lunar (Madison, Wis.), and Norland (Fort Atkinson, Wis.).

Is a DEXA scan a bone scan?

A bone density scan uses low dose X-rays to see how dense (or strong) your bones are. You may also hear it called a DEXA scan. Bone density scans are often used to diagnose or assess your risk of osteoporosis, a health condition that weakens bones and makes them more likely to break.

How does DEXA measure bone density?

The DXA machine sends a thin, invisible beam of low-dose x-rays with two distinct energy peaks through the bones being examined. One peak is absorbed mainly by soft tissue and the other by bone. The soft tissue amount can be subtracted from the total and what remains is a patient’s bone mineral density.

Are all DEXA scan machines the same?

Not all DEXA Scanners are the same All DEXA scanners should have sufficient resolution and accuracy to identify the risk factors for osteoporosis.

Are all DEXA machines the same?

Medical experts consider DEXA scans to be an accurate test for diagnosing osteoporosis. Unlike x-ray machines, DEXA machines are checked daily for their ability to measure bone mineral accurately, and no two DXA machines are exactly alike.

How is a DEXA scan done?

When you have a DEXA scan, you will not need to go into a tunnel or have an injection. Instead, you lie on your back on a flat, open X-ray table. You’ll need to keep very still during the scan so the images are not blurred. The scan will usually be carried out by a radiographer, a specialist in taking X-ray images.

What is the difference between a DEXA scan and a bone density test?

A bone density test, also referred to as a DEXA scan, is a noninvasive test that measures calcium and other minerals in your bones. It measures the strength and thickness, or mass, of your bones. As we age, bones naturally become thinner. Osteopenia occurs when bones are thinner than normal.