Bindex for Osteoporosis Diagnostics

Osteoporosis is a disease that leads to impaired skeletal strength and increased fracture risk. Among 200 million osteoporotic patients most are diagnosed only after several fractures. Furthermore, the progressively aging population will increase the prevalence of osteoporosis. It is estimated that over 75% of osteoporotic patients are not diagnosed and does not receive treatment for their condition. Bindex ultrasound device has been developed and validated in Caucasian female population. In this study, diagnostic thresholds for density index as determined with Bindex will be evaluated in two different ethnic populations.