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Osteometer
MediTech, Inc.
12515 Chadron Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250, USA.
Tel: +1 310 978 3073
Toll free: 866 421 7762
Fax: +1 310 676 0948
E-mail: info@osteometer.com
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The
DTX-200 DexaCareŽ is a unique x-ray densitometer
for the assessment of bone density in the distal
part of the forearm. The forearm is an excellent
site because the forearm is representative of
the total body bone mass. The DTX-200 DexaCareŽ
has won world-wide recognition for enabling fast,
easy, reliable, inexpensive and cost-effective
assessment as well as follow-up of bone density.
This has led to several thousand units being installed
throughout the world.
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The DTX-200 DexaCareŽ is a unique dual energy X-ray
bone densitometer that gives you the opportunity to
assess and follow up on the patients' bone density.
With the DTX-200 DexaCareŽ the physician has an easy
and cost-effective method with a throughput of up to
50 examinations per working day.
The DTX-200 DexaCareŽ assesses forearm bone density
with optimised precision and accuracy. One of the unique
features of the DTX-200 DexaCareŽ is the automatic identification
of the 8 mm distance between ulna and radius. This ensures
that the same area is assessed every time. The excellent
in vivo accuracy (>97%) and in vivo precision (>99%)
makes DTX-200 DexaCareŽ highly suitable for assessment
of bone density and follow-up.
The DTX-200 DexaCareŽ is a truly automated system. Every
calibration, positioning, assessment and calculation
is performed automatically, minimising operator errors.
The straight forward procedures together with minimal
operator intervention make the DTX-200 DexaCareŽ instantly
operational. The extensive database allows comparison
with age-matched peers (Z-score) and premenopausal peers
(T-score).
The DTX-200 DexaCareŽ can be placed in the examination
room without special installation and shielding requirements.
The outstanding calibration system makes it possible
to finish an examination within 4.5 minutes. Due to
its integrated, dynamic approach, the DTX-200 DexaCareŽ
provides the facility to give the answer to the patient
today.
It is well established that the effect of a treatment
is best seen in trabecular bone. The new Region of Interest
(nROI) developed specifically for the DTX-200 DexaCareŽ
assesses the bone density in the ultra-distal part of
the forearm where the bone composition is 65% trabecular
bone and 35% cortical bone.
The DTX-200 DexaCareŽ goes beyond bone mass measurement
and identifies fast bone losers through a unique software
programme (not available in the US) that is used to
calculate the rate of the postmenopausal bone loss.
The rate of bone loss can be estimated by measuring
a combination of biochemical markers reflecting bone
turnover. By combining the results of the bone mass
measurement and the bone loss estimation, it is possible
to predict the future risk of developing osteoporosis
in healthy postmenopausal women. This dynamic approach
of predicting the future risk of osteoporosis is a unique
feature and is not found in any other equipment on the
market.
The DTX-200 DexaCareŽ is a dedicated, cost-effective
and reliable dual energy x-ray bone densitometer
for assessment and follow-up of the patients' bone density.
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