OsteoGram®: Comparison

Introduction Reimbursement Downloads Reimbursement chart Brochure (DICOM) Brochure (FILM) Osteoporosis- A Silent Disease Formats DICOM Film-Based Version Technology Who Can Use It History RA technique Comparison Publications Clinical Studies Specifications The Process BMD Report Customer Support Taking Hand X-rays Connecting the System HEDIS 2004 Future Applications Arthritis OsteoClick FAQ Related Shows/Meetings Links

Bone mineral density techniques comparison based on recent scientific articles and manufacturer literatures   Technique and Site Precision Accuracy Radiation Dose (µSv) Exam Time (minutes) Operator Qualification DXA, hip 1-2% 4-8% 1-6 15 Needed DXA, spine 1% 4-8% 3 15 Needed DXA, forearm <1-2% 4-6% 0.1 7 Needed Ultrasound, calcaneus/tibia <1-4% N/A N/A 3 N/A OsteoGram RA, fingers <1% 4-5% 0.001 3 N/A