Abstract: A bone densitometer accepts inputs of non-bone density patient information to provide a measure of absolute fracture risk to provide a more accurate and personal assessment of osteoporosis. A simple graphical output compares this risk to standard populations.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 19, 2002
Date of Patent:
May 25, 2004
Assignee:
GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC
Inventors:
Kenneth G. Faulkner, Howard Stavers Barden