The Lunar Achilles Express ultrasonometer is a compact, cost-effective solution for evaluating risk of osteoporotic fracture. Its low precision error makes it suitable to monitor bone changes, such as those associated with disease progression or response to therapy.
The system measures the ultrasound properties of the heel, which unlike the forearm or hand, is load-bearing and highly trabecular. It indicates risk of osteoporotic fracture comparably to femur and spine dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA).
Easy to Use and Interpret The one-minute ultrasound test is simple to perform: a touch of the built-in LCD screen is all it takes. Lunar Achilles Express automatically calculates the patient’s STIFFNESS Index, which is compared to young adult and age-matched references to provide both a T-score and Z-score.
Precision for Monitoring The Lunar Achilles Express is sensitive to bone changes but not artifacts. Ultrasonometers can be susceptible to variations in skin coupling, temperature, edema, transducer position, and heel width. Lunar Achilles Express uses stationary transducers and sophisticated convergence algorithms to minimize measurement errors.
Portability The Lunar Achilles express is compact and portable. This lightweight (10 kg), rugged ultrasonometer is easily transported or carried between offices using its built-in handle.
The system is perfect for the busy physicians’ office: It includes an internal microcomputer with memory for 100 patient results, and a built-in printer. The compact design occupies so little office space that it can be stored under a desk or in a closet when idle.