DXL Calscan Bone Densiometer for the measurement of bone mineral density of the os calcis

Sullivan T, Hiller JE
Record ID 32012000212
English
Authors' recommendations: In November 2004 the UK National Osteoporosis Society (NOS) recommended a triage approach for the use of peripheral dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) devices that involved defining upper and lower thresholds so that patients with osteoporosis at the hip or spine could be identified with 90% sensitivity and 90% specificity. While studies have demonstrated the DXL Calscan to be a highly reliable measuring device, application of the NOS guidelines would require approximately 50 to 60% of women eligible for bone densitometry to receive follow-up bone mineral density (BMD) measurement using axial DEXA. The cost implications of such an approach are unknown. Given the lack of evidence highlighting the advantages of the DXL Calscan over axial DEXA systems, whether in terms of cost or accuracy of diagnosis, it is recommended that the technology is archived.
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2006
URL for published report: Not Available
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: Australia
MeSH Terms
  • Calcaneus
  • Densitometry
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