GE Achilles Lunar Express Densitometer

GE Medical LUNAR ACHILLES EXPRESS® ultrasonometer is a lightweight, cost-effective solution for measuring risk of osteoporotic fracture.Its low precision error makes it suitable to evaluate and monitor bone changes, such as those associated with disease progression or response to therapy.

Fracture Risk Assessment
The GE Medical Achilles Express measures the ultrasound properties of the heel which, unlike the hand or forearm, is load-bearing and highly trabecular. LUNAR Achilles Express indicates risk of osteoporotic fracture comparably to femur and spine dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). The GE Medical LUNAR Achilles Express is proven to identify fracture risk in the key group of women 45-75 years as well as older women.

Easy to Use and Interpret
The one-minute ultrasound test is simple to perform: a touch of the built-in LCD screen is all that is required. LUNAR Achilles Express automatically calculates the patient’s STIFFNESS Index which is compared to young adult and age-matched references to provide both a T-score and Z-score. These, together with other risk factors, greatly aid physicians in the diagnosis of osteoporosis.

Precision for Monitoring
The GE Medical Achilles Express is sensitive to bone changes but not artifacts. Ultrasonometers can be susceptible to variations in skin coupling, temperature, edema, transducer position, and heel width. Achilles Express utilizes stationary transducers and sophisticated convergence algorithms to minimize measurement errors. The LUNAR Achilles Express STIFFNESS Index has a precision of 2% in osteoporotic patients. Physicians can detect small changes due to bone loss or response to therapy.

T-Scores
Achilles Express, like the Achilles+™, provides T-scores comparable to spine or femur BMD. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines fracture risk based on the “T-score” for bone mineral density (BMD) measured by DEXA. The T-score is the difference between the patient value and the average value in healthy young adults divided by standard deviation.

Portability
The GE Medical LUNAR Achilles Insight offers superior portability. This lightweight (22 pounds), rugged ultrasonometer is easily transported or carried between offices using its built-in handle.
The LUNAR Achilles Express is reconditioned to full stds and specifications ideal for the busy physicians’ office. It includes an internal microcomputer with memory for 100 patient results, and a built-in printer. The compact design occupies less than 2 square feet of office space allowing it to be stored under a desk or in a closet when idle.

All of our units are fully refurbished and come with a warranty.

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