Desintometers

A densitometer measures bone mineral density. The main method for diagnosing osteoporosis is dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), and that is the method used by the Medikors InAlyzer AIR densitometer in the Finer catalogue.

What is a densitometer used for?

Osteoporosis has no symptoms for a long time and often first shows itself as a fracture. Densitometry detects bone loss earlier, so treatment can start before a fracture happens. The scan is quick and painless. Densitometers are needed by endocrinologists and rheumatologists, by trauma specialists, by gynaecologists who see menopausal patients, and by osteoporosis treatment centres.

How does DXA densitometry work?

The machine passes X-rays of two energies through the body. Bone and soft tissue absorb them differently, and from the difference the densitometer accurately isolates the mineral part of the bone. The dose is much lower than in standard radiography. Because it is an X-ray device, it needs licensing documents for a source of ionising radiation, like any other X-ray equipment.

Which densitometer is in the Finer catalogue?

InAlyzer AIR by the Korean company Medikors uses dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. We confirm the configuration and software, along with the room requirements, for each specific facility.

Where to buy a densitometer?

Since 2015 Finer Ukraine LLC has supplied diagnostic equipment to healthcare facilities and private clinics. We will help with the choice of configuration and the room requirements and prepare a quote or tender documents. Then we organise delivery and commissioning and train the staff. We give the densitometer price in the quote. Other diagnostic equipment is in the Diagnostic equipment section, and our team can help you choose a model on 0 800 334 585.

FAQ

1. What is X-ray densitometry (DXA)?

It is dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, the main method for diagnosing osteoporosis. The device passes X-rays of two energies through the body. Bone and soft tissue absorb them differently, and from the difference the densitometer isolates the mineral part of the bone. InAlyzer AIR by Medikors of Korea works on this method.

2. How is densitometry done?

Quickly and painlessly. The patient lies still while the device measures bone mineral density. Osteoporosis has no symptoms for a long time and often shows itself as a fracture, while the scan picks up bone loss earlier, so treatment can start before a fracture. A doctor refers the patient for densitometry.

3. Is densitometry harmful?

The radiation dose in DXA is much lower than in standard radiography. It is still an X-ray examination, though, so a doctor orders it. The device itself needs the same licensing documents for a source of ionising radiation as other X-ray equipment, which is worth planning for when you set up the room.

4. Which doctor orders densitometry?

An endocrinologist or rheumatologist, a trauma specialist, or a gynaecologist who looks after menopausal patients. The scan is needed by people at risk of osteoporosis and for monitoring its treatment. That is why densitometers stand in osteoporosis treatment centres as well as in diagnostic rooms.

5. What does the price of a densitometer depend on?

On the configuration and software, plus whatever the room needs. The device uses X-rays, so the room must meet the requirements for a source of ionising radiation, and the densitometer itself needs licensing documents. We clarify these points for InAlyzer AIR at your facility and then give the total in the quote.