Lunar DPX-IQ, Operator'S Manual

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B-10 Femur DPX-IQ Operator’s Manual
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the ROI, ideally, should not contain part of the ischium. Part of the ischium can
be contained in the ROI if there is a clear separation between the ischium and the
femoral neck.
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the ROI does not include any portion of the trochanter.
Figure B-11. Correct Neck ROI position
Position the Neck ROI
Complete the procedure that follows only if the program did not position the Neck
ROI correctly:
1. Select
$
from the Bone Results screen.
2. Select
#
to move,
$
to expand, or
%
to rotate the ROI to position the ROI
(figure B-12): make sure the ROI is
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perpendicular to the axis of the femoral neck, and
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near the proximal (top) end of the femoral neck.
3. Select
+
then
!
. The program finds the area that contains the lowest bone density
and positions the other three ROIs.
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