Horizon DXA System

Advanced bone density assessment.

Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) is the gold-standard technology for measuring bone mineral density and assessing fracture risk. Hologic’s DXA system delivers fast, precise, and low-dose scans, helping clinicians detect osteoporosis early, monitor treatment over time, and support proactive bone health management for every patient.

Instant Vertebral Assessment™ Scan

Assess fracture risk by combining an accurate measurement of bone density with high-resolution vertebral imaging. You can identify spine fractures with a low-dose, single-energy image in 10 seconds.

BMD Histogram

Improve accuracy and reduce post-exam analysis errors with precise, software-assisted placement of inter-vertebral disc spaces for graphic analysis.

Internal Dynamic Calibration System

Hologic’s exclusive Dynamic Calibration System delivers pixel-by-pixel calibration through bone and tissue equivalents — for greater long-term precision

OnePass Technology

A new digital high-resolution ceramic detector array is paired with true fan-beam acquisition geometry to enable rapid, dual-energy bone density measurements in a single-sweep scan. OnePass eliminates beam overlap errors and image distortion found in rectilinear acquisition techniques — for superior image quality and data stability.

Atypical Femur Fracture Assessment

Horizon DXA produces radiographic quality images of the entire femur for assessment of potential atypical femur fractures.1 A quick, 15-second scan reveals cortical thickening of the bone, making it fast and easy to monitor the effects of bisphosphonate therapy over time.

Abdominal Aortic Calcification

Visualize calcified plaque in the abdominal aorta, which may be a significant indication of heart disease and stroke – two of the leading causes of death in men and women.

Full pediatric package

Available independent of model

An innovative graphic user interface simplifies patient set-up, scanning, image archiving, and data transfer — to improve your workflow and patient satisfaction.
One-click reviewing and reporting MXApro™ feature in the APEX™ operating software automatically grades vertebral deformity and communicates the data directly into the NEWLY integrated Physician’s Report Writer™ DX feature
Paperless densytometry The IRIS™ Enterprise Connectivity Suite is the gateway for true paperless densitometry. Store images on your PACS and download demographics and exam information directly from your HIS to the scanner to reduce errors and costs. You can also send BMD and Instant Vertebral Assessment™ DICOM files to the Hologic Physicians Viewer™ program and PACS, and then transmit reports to your HIS/RIS and EMR via HL7. With our optional DB Sync™ software, you can even share data between scanners at different locations.
Reduce operator involvement by 25% with true automated patient positioning and scan acquisition. Express Exam™ software walks you through the process step by step.

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Hologic is the producer of the Horizon DXA System

Hologic is a global leader in women’s health care. Hologic is focused on the continuous development of minimally invasive procedures. The solutions are designed to raise the standard of patient care and ensure flexibility in both the operating theatre and outpatient settings.

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