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Description
The Hologic Horizon is a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) system used primarily for measuring bone mineral density (BMD) and assessing body composition. It's designed for clinical settings such as radiology departments, endocrinology practices, and sports medicine facilities.
The system measures BMD at standard skeletal sites – lumbar spine, proximal femur (hip), and forearm – to support osteoporosis diagnosis and fracture risk assessment. Results integrate with the FRAX algorithm for 10-year fracture probability calculations.
X-ray source: Switched-pulse dual-energy (100 kVp / 140 kVp);
Detector: Multi-element ceramic (GADOX) array;
Patient weight limit: 227 kg (500 lb);
Regional scan time: ~10 seconds
Whole-body scan time: ~3–6 minutes
BMD precision: Manufacturer-stated CV < 1%
The system measures BMD at standard skeletal sites – lumbar spine, proximal femur (hip), and forearm – to support osteoporosis diagnosis and fracture risk assessment. Results integrate with the FRAX algorithm for 10-year fracture probability calculations.
X-ray source: Switched-pulse dual-energy (100 kVp / 140 kVp);
Detector: Multi-element ceramic (GADOX) array;
Patient weight limit: 227 kg (500 lb);
Regional scan time: ~10 seconds
Whole-body scan time: ~3–6 minutes
BMD precision: Manufacturer-stated CV < 1%
Details
| Name | Horizon Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry System |
|---|---|
| Manufacturers | Hologic, Inc. |
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