REMS Bone Scan
REMS Bone Scan
Introducing the Echolight REMS,
an FDA-approved bone-density and bone-fragility test that uses cutting edge, ultrasound technology (No Radiation/X-Rays) to instantly assess your bone density and fracture-risk!
REMS provides bone density accuracy similar to DEXA and takes it one step further with a fracture-risk score that you can’t get from a DEXA. According to published, peer-reviewed research and over a decade of clinical use, many clinicians believe Echolight to be the new, gold-standard for bone fracture risk assessment.
Most bone density tests (i.e. DEXA tests) only tell you about the mineral content of the bone and tell you little about bone quality (i.e. bone strength). Echolight REMS can provides accurate density scores AND bone quality, all without unwanted risks of X-Ray exposure.
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REMS Benefits
REMS Benefits
The REMS Scan Has Many Benefits
And Now You Have Access to Them!
As of this writing, there are less than fifty REMS units in the US and Harbor Health Group is the 1st in New England…
and the only REMS scanner in the Metro Boston Area!
REMS is Comprehensive
REMS is Comprehensive
MORE THAN BONE DENSITY
3 REPORTS IN ONE
REPORT #1: T-Score/Bone Density – Just like with DEXA, you will receive an accurate T-Score and a Z-Score to assess your bone density (how hard your bones are).
REPORT #2: Bone Fragility Score – Bone density alone tells you little about bone quality leaving you guessing about whether or not your bones are strong or weak. Echolight REMS gives you a fragility score out of 100 and will tell your true fracture risk.
REPORT #3: Body Composition Test – You’ll also receive a report telling you about your body fat and muscle mass. Body composition is important because muscle is vital to the strength of your bones, in other words, more muscle usually leads to more bone.
Echolight REMS provides 3 reports in one!
Illuminating Fracture Risk
Illuminating Fracture Risk
BONE FRAGILITY SCORE
Echolight REMS uses 3D bone-mapping to look at the architecture of your bones to assess how fragile or strong they are based on real-world data. When you have an Echolight scan performed, you will receive a fragility score and a fracture risk report that can be used to determine the best course of action.
Two people can have the same bone density and wildly different risk of fracture. Echolight REMS is the only bone assessment tool available that can tell you bone quality and fracture risk without exposing the body to high levels of radiation.
REMS vs DEXA
REMS vs DEXA
IS ECHOLIGHT BETTER THAN DEXA?
Both Echolight REMS and DEXA are FDA-Approved diagnostic tools designed to measure bone mineral density (BMD), a crucial indicator of bone health. They help detect osteoporosis early and can predict your risk of future fractures. But while they share a common purpose, their methods and efficiency levels are quite different.
So why is Echolight REMS becoming the new favorite?
For starters, it’s radiation-free.
Unlike DEXA, which uses X-rays (and thus exposes you to a small amount of radiation), REMS uses radiofrequency echographic signals (soundwaves). This means it’s safe for repeated use and suitable for all ages – from kids to elders.
But that’s not all!
The Echolight REMS is a bit of a multitasker, simultaneously evaluating both the quality and the quantity of your bones. While DEXA is pretty good at measuring bone quantity, it doesn’t do as well when it comes to assessing bone quality – a key factor in determining overall bone strength.
REMS can be performed in a comfortable location. On the other hand, DEXA machines are bulky, fixed beasts that require you to make a trip to the hospital or clinic.
But what about accuracy?
When it comes to diagnosis, accuracy is king. And here too, Echolight REMS delivers. It offers an accurate assessment of total bone health by providing a detailed, bone-fragility score. DEXA can sometimes be misleading because of its inability to distinguish between dense organs, calcified arteries, and bones. Echolight measures only the bones.
Echolight REMS gives you more information that meets or exceeds the accuracy of DEXA so that you can build a plan suitable to your bone density and quality.
Now let’s talk cost-effectiveness.
No one likes shelling out big bucks for medical tests, right?
Well, here’s some good news – Echolight REMS is generally cheaper than DEXA. The lower cost combined with its high efficiency makes it an excellent choice for regular monitoring of bone health.
Lastly, we can’t overlook patient comfort.
Echolight REMS is non-invasive and painless – it’s as easy as getting an ultrasound! DEXA scans, while not painful per se, can be a little uncomfortable due to the position you need to maintain during the scan.
So there you have it! While DEXA has been a semi-reliable companion in the fight against osteoporosis for years, it seems like Echolight REMS is taking the lead with its radiation-free technology, superior accuracy, portability, and cost-effectiveness. It’s an exciting time in the world of bone health diagnostics and we’re eager to see how this field evolves.