Apparatus for x-ray bone densitometry

A bone density and X-ray technology, applied in the field of bone density measurement equipment, can solve the problems of complex equipment assembly, installation and maintenance, occupation, difficult to clean areas, etc.

Pending Publication Date: 2019-07-30
EUROTEC MEDICAL SYST SRL
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Therefore, the space under the patient table is completely occupied by the movement system of the movable arm, making it difficult to clean the area below

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[0017] The device for bone densitometry, indicated with reference number 1 in the above figures, consists of mechanical, electronic and software components, which are integrated in accordance with technical regulations and laws in the field of medical devices.

[0018] The apparatus 1 for bone densitometry of the present invention uses a DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry) method.

[0019] Such as figure 1 As shown, an apparatus 1 for bone densitometry comprises a patient-carrying frame 2 supporting an arm 3 movable along the frame 2 and provided with a generator-detector assembly.

[0020] as well image 3 As shown, apparatus 1 for bone densitometry is characterized by a one-piece patient-carrying frame 2 adapted to fully support a movable arm 3 mounted with a generator-detector assembly at the patient's support surface (i.e., horizontal plane). . Thus, the frame 2 acts as a support for the patient and the arm 3 .

[0021] The term "one-piece" means a single rigid str...

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An apparatus for bone densitometry (1) comprises a patient-carrier frame (2) fitted with a support surface (21) for a patient and an arm (3) movable with respect to the frame (2) in a longitudinal direction (X) from the feet to the head of the patient. The arm is fitted with a generator-detector assembly comprising an X-ray generator (31) and an X-ray detector (32), mechanically aligned so that the collimated beam (F) of X-rays produced by the generator (31) centres the detector (32). In particular, the frame is a monocoque (2) and fully supports, at the support surface (21), the arm (3) in order to leave the space underneath the frame (2) free. Advantageously, moreover, in the case of apparatus with frame (2) made of aluminium, the frame itself also serves as a filter for X-rays.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a device for bone densitometry, in particular, a device for bone densitometry using the DEXA method. Background technique [0002] Analysis of bone densitometry allows determination of bone density in areas at greater risk of fracture (such as the spine, femur, and forearm, and throughout the body) and supports physicians in diagnosing osteoporosis, assessing fracture risk, and monitoring response to treatment. [0003] One of the most accurate and reliable techniques for assessing bone densitometry is DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry), which is insignificant to the patient's radiation dose. [0004] This method is based on the assessment of bone mineral density (BMD) and provides two very important indicators: T-score (the deviation of BMD from the normal value of about 30 years old) and Z-score (compared with the same age subjects). bone density deviation). The examination performed by the machine also allows ...

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IPC IPC(8): A61B6/00A61B6/04
CPCA61B6/0407A61B6/4441A61B6/482A61B6/505A61B6/4411A61B6/06A61B6/4035A61B6/4476A61B6/04A61B6/42A61B6/4208A61B6/4429A61B6/4458A61B6/4405A61B6/4435A61B6/44A61B6/4423A61B6/4447A61B6/40A61B6/0442
Inventor 乔瓦尼·菲奥伦佐·阿索拉里
Owner EUROTEC MEDICAL SYST SRL
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