|  iDXA
(intelligent DXA)
Bone Densitometry
The iDXA features the latest imaging
technology in the fight against osteoporosis. The iDXA
delivers clean, crisp, high resolution images of the
skeleton revealing details never seen before. These
images are necessary for the accurate diagnosis of patients
who are at risk for osteopenia, or worse, osteoporosis.
 Osteoporosis
results in more than 1 million spine, hip and wrist
fractures annually. This disorder affects nearly one-half
of all post-menopausal women, who are the largest group
at high risk for osteoporosis and many men are considered
high risk as well. In just a few minutes, iDXA helps
to identify a patient risk at a much earlier stage.
The iDXA is faster and up to 30% more accurate than
traditional DXA scans. The information from the iDXA
enables the physician to prescribe a personal treatment
plan for the patient.
Follow up scans are suggested and
will allow the physician to evaluate a patient's progress.
At this time adjustments can be made to the patient
treatment plan. Through changes in diet, exercise, habits
and medication, further deterioration of bone can be
prevented.
 Total
Body Composition
The body is comprised of water,
fat, protein, carbohydrate and various vitamins and
minerals. Excess body fat, especially located around
the waist, indicates a higher risk for such health problems
as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
That increases the risk for heart disease and stroke.
The iDXA can measure the change in bone mineral content,
body fat and lean tissue mass (muscle mass).
The iDXA image to the right was taken
when the patient started his diet and exercise regiment.
The image to the left was was taken six weeks later.
The patients fat tissue (green in color) has been replaced
by lean muscle mass (red in color).
The patient's Body Fat Percentage
has dropped from 33.3% to 31.2 % in six weeks. The table
illustrates the percent of body fat as a total and then
breaks it down into 5 different areas of the body. This
information is of great importance to the Doctor and
Patient to make sure that the diet and exercise protocol
is working or whether adjustments need to be made.
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