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A-6 AP Spine DPX-IQ Operator’s Manual
A.3 Analysis Information
During an AP Spine analysis, refer to the information that follows to help you
complete the analysis procedure.
A.3.1 Examine Labels and Intervertebral Space Markers
Examine labels and intervertebral space markers at the Spaces/Labels screen: at the
Bone Results screen, select
$
.
Examine Labels
The program automatically labels L1 thru L4. In addition, you can label L5, T11, and
T12. The program calculates results for vertebrae labeled L1, L2, L3, or
L4 only.
Make sure the program labeled the necessary vertebrae. To change labels, complete
the procedure that follows:
1. At the Spaces/Labels screen, select
%
. The Select Labels window is shown.
2. Use the arrow keys to select the necessary label(s). Select
!
to save changes.
Examine Intervertebral Space Markers
Make sure the program has correctly positioned intervertebral space markers
(figure A-7): the space markers are between the vertebral bodies (
➊
) and located at
the lowest point of bone density as shown on the histogram (
➋
).
To position a space marker, use the arrow keys to select the marker and select
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.
Refer to the histogram and use the options shown on the screen to move the marker.
Select
!
to save changes.
Figure A-7. Intervertebral Space Marker position
➊
➋