The Achilles Express is proven to indicate fracture risk in the key group of women 45-75 years as well as older women. These, together with other risk factors, assist physicians in the diagnosis of osteoporosis. The 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. Achilles Express uses stationary transducers and sophisticated convergence algorithms to minimize measurement errors.
Physicians can detect small changes due to bone loss or response to therapy.
The T-score is the difference between the patient value and the average value in healthy young adults divided by standard deviation. The Achilles Express offers superior portability. The Achilles Express 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 less than 2 square feet of office space allowing it to be stored under a desk or in a closet when idle.