The largest most versatile bone densitometer on the market. The Norland ELITE DXA bone densitometer, assesses bone density and body composition on subjects too large for standard DXA tables. Whether used on bariatric patients, large research subjects, or athletes, the ELITE efficiently provides all studies accurately while eliminating the need for partial body and mirror scans.
Norland ELITE DXA bone densitometer – Characteristics:
- Market’s largest DXA system
- Gold standard body composition assessment
- Siri and Brozek % fat classification
- Largest scan window in the industry
- Heaviest weight capacity in the industry
- Lowest radiation dose
- Dynamic Filtration
- Most versatile DXA in the market
Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA)
Gold Standard for assessing bone density
- Used to assess osteopenia and osteoporosis (T-score & Z-score)
- Standard measurements performed at hip, spine, or forearm
- Minimal x-ray emitted to perform assessment
- Reimbursable
Gold standard for measuring body composition
- True three compartment model for assessing body composition – Bone, lean, and fat
- Used in weight loss/bariatrics to monitor what type of weight is lost, it is critical to minimize the loss of lean mass because it is metabolically active
- Segmental tool that allows for assessing regional (abdominal, trunk, leg, etc) body composition
Surgery leads to nutritional deficiencies
- Reduced absorption impacts bone health over time (vitamin D and calcium deficient). DXA can be used to monitor bone changes related to these deficiencies.
- Patients are susceptible to osteoporosis post surgery.
Rapid weight loss impact body composition
- Extreme weight loss impacts lean and fat weight.
- Monitoring of compartmental weight loss is critical, lean mass is metabolically active and burns calories. Minimizing lean mass loss is important.
- DXA accurately monitors changes in bone, lean and fat tissue
About Norland – pioneer of osteodensitometry (Norland ELITE DXA bone densitometer)
- Technology leader in measuring bone density and assessing body composition
- The world’s first bone densitometer, developed in 1968
- The world’s first X-ray densitometer, launched in 1988
- ISO certified in 1999
- Purchased by Swissray International in 2013
- Sponsor at CPSDA 2015 and 2016
- Made in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, USA
