Every second woman and every fifth man over 50 will suffer an osteoporotic fracture. Hip fractures alone cost health systems more than many cancers — yet the disease is detectable years in advance with a simple measurement.
A two-tier model that works
The proven design is a funnel: a fast, radiation-free ultrasound measurement at the first point of contact — GP office, health-check program, corporate screening day — followed by axial DEXA for everyone flagged. The screening tier costs minutes per patient; the DEXA tier concentrates on those who need diagnosis and therapy.
What makes the program sustainable
- •A defined target group (women 50+, men 60+, steroid patients) instead of random walk-ins
- •Screening integrated into existing visits — no separate appointment needed
- •A referral protocol so every positive screen reaches DEXA and a specialist
- •Annual follow-up for patients on therapy — recurring, predictable utilization
For the clinic the program builds a loyal recurring patient flow; for the patient it replaces a hip fracture with a course of therapy started five years earlier.
Frequently asked questions
Have questions about the equipment?
Our specialists will advise on models, configurations and documentation — free of charge.