Horizon DXA Scanner

The Horizon DXA system is the latest in densitometry technology, but the dual energy X-ray does more than just measure bone density. The Horizon DXA system has features for a complete fracture risk assessment and more.

Powerful images. Clear answers.

PB-00238 Rev 005 Horizon Product Brochure June2016.pdf (hologic.com)

• Single energy femur exam:
  Manage patients’ concerns about long-term bisphosphonate use with the 15-second single energy femur scan that allows visualization of potential incomplete atypical femur fractures.
• Vertebral fracture assessment:
  The HD Instant Vertebral Fracture™ assessment dramatically improves the detection of vertebral fractures by doubling the resolution of previously available techniques with a low dose, single-energy image.¹
• Abdominal aortic calcification:
  The HD Instant Vertebral Fracture assessment also allows you to visualize calcified plaque in the abdominal aorta, which may be a significant indicator of heart disease and stroke.^2-4 Exclusive to Hologic, this feature provides vital information that may link coronary heart disease, the leading cause of death for women.
• Advanced Body Composition^® assessment:
  With InnerCore™ Visceral Fat Assessment, the Advanced Body Composition assessment is a more comprehensive way to measure body composition compared to other methods on the market. It provides you % body fat, total lean mass, bone density, limb comparison for muscle imbalance detection, visceral fat and more. We call it the BodyLogic™ scan.