Bone densitometer providing improved longitudinal studies
US7069066B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 25, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/4241
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An x-ray densitometry system provides improved analysis of bone images taken of a patient over a course of time by comparing the images to deduce positioning errors and/or to correct positioning errors for improved quantitative assessment of the bone.
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