T-score Comparability Between GE Lunar Prodigy and Norland Excel Densitometers
Summary
Differences in determining bone density scores have been found when comparing different bone density machines. Reducing differences between machines will improve diagnostic agreement for patients measured at different clinics. This study will test if this difference exists between the Norland Excel, such as the one at Wildwood Clinic, and the GE Healthcare Lunar Prodigy at the UW Osteoporosis Clinical Research Center.
Study Design
Time Perspective: Retrospective
Conditions
Bone Densitometry
Location
University of Wisconsin Osteoporosis Clinical and Research Program
Madison
Wisconsin
United States
53705
Status
Completed
Source
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Results (where available)
Links
- Source: http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00593437
- Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on July 15, 2010
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Carpal Bones
The eight bones of the wrist: SCAPHOID BONE; LUNATE BONE; TRIQUETRUM BONE; PISIFORM BONE; TRAPEZIUM BONE; TRAPEZOID BONE; CAPITATE BONE; and HAMATE BONE.
Bone Density Conservation Agents
Agents that inhibit BONE RESORPTION and/or favor BONE MINERALIZATION and BONE REGENERATION. They are used to heal BONE FRACTURES and to treat METABOLIC BONE DISEASES.
Bone Demineralization Technique
Removal of mineral constituents or salts from bone or bone tissue. Demineralization is used as a method of studying bone strength and bone chemistry.
Densitometry
The measurement of the density of a material by measuring the amount of light or radiation passing through (or absorbed by) the material.
Capitate Bone
A carpal bone with a rounded head located between the TRAPEZOID BONE and the HAMATE BONE.
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