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How to Choose a Bone Densitometer for Your Clinic

Densitometry · DS.Med editorial

A densitometer is a 10-year investment, and the right choice depends less on the price list than on your patient flow, available rooms and clinical ambitions.

Five questions before you buy

  • Who are your patients? Rheumatology and endocrinology need axial DEXA; a health-check center may start with ultrasound screening.
  • Which room is available? An axial system needs a shielded room; a peripheral or ultrasound unit works almost anywhere.
  • What throughput? Estimate examinations per day — scan time and positioning workflow define real capacity.
  • Who will operate it? Automated positioning and reporting reduce operator dependence.
  • What about service? A local manufacturer means spare parts in stock and an engineer within days, not months.

The DS.Densi approach

DS.Densi MAXI covers axial diagnostics of the spine and femur; DS.Densi MINI handles peripheral examinations where a compact footprint matters; DS.Densi Smart and Light bring radiation-free screening to any office. All lines share factory-direct service and full tender documentation.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a radiology license for a densitometer?
For X-ray (DEXA) systems — yes, national radiation-safety rules apply. Ultrasound densitometers need no license and no shielded room.
What throughput can one DEXA room deliver?
A modern axial system with automated positioning typically performs 3–4 examinations per hour, or 25–30 per shift.
Axial or peripheral DEXA?
Axial (spine + femur) is the diagnostic standard. Peripheral units complement it for screening and for patients who cannot be positioned on the table.
Related equipment: DS.Densi MAXI & MINI Ultrasound densitometers

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