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Have you had experience using the new Echolight technology to measure bone density?

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Rheumatology · UC Davis
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I have heard of it but as of yet have not had experience with it. If I had access to it I would use it and compare it to standard DEXA. Good luck!

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Rheumatology · U of AZ Phoenix Dept of Orthopaedics
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Like Dr. @Dr. First Last, I have heard about it but have no personal experience. I work in a large academic ortho department and most referrals have fractured. I have a good clinical history, DXA, and a medical workup. Rarely can I see where another surrogate of bone strength would change my treatment strategy. I use FRAX a lot in borderline patients and it will tip me one way or the other.

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