Frequently Asked Questions
How Long is the Test?
Only 20 Minutes!
How does it work?
Ultrasound pulses are emitted into the spine and/or femur neck and the echoes traveling back from the bone are analyzed by the system to calculate the density of the bone and the fragility of the bone. This information is combined to produce a 5 year risk of major orthopedic fracture.
How often can I perform the test?
Because it is ultrasound based and paid by the patient then the test can be performed as often as requested. It is recommended that 3-6 months be utilized as a guideline to detect sufficient change for the bone.
What information will I leave with?
The system performs all the required analyses of the acquired information and produces a report within 2 minutes of the scan being completed.
Do you interpret the results?
There is no need to interpret the results as the system does that immediately following completion of the exam, the results can be reviewed with you following the exam if requested.