North Wales bone unit installs advanced DXA scanner
Pictured during a follow-up visit after the installation and training for a Hologic Horizon A in the metabolic bone unit of Llandudno General Hospital are osteoporosis specialist nurse sister Amanda Durber, senior radiographers Chris Hughes and Louise McBride, consultant in metabolic bone disease Dr Kirsty Maclean with Vertec product specialist Bill Reid and applications specialist Joy Thorpe.
The new scanner became operational in late March. It is the most advanced of Hologic’s DXA systems with 216 detectors and featuring a full range of clinical applications such as high definition vertebral fracture assessment, atypical fracture assessment and advanced body composition with visceral fat assessment.
Dr Maclean said: The unit is pleased to announce the installation of the latest state-of-the-art Hologic bone density scanner which will continue to service the whole of the North Wales population.
See the full report on page 20 of the May 2018 issue of RAD Magazine.
