3D-SHAPER MEDICAL develops 3D-Shaper®, a software that converts standard 2D DXA images into patient-specific 3D models, enabling precise visualization and measurement of cortical and trabecular bone density. This technology addresses the limitations of traditional DXA imaging by providing critical insights into bone health and fracture risk without additional radiation exposure or the costs associated with QCT scans.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Traditional 2D DXA imaging provides an incomplete assessment of bone health, failing to capture critical information about cortical and trabecular bone density and potentially overlooking local fragilities. Quantitative Computed Tomography (QCT) scans offer a more comprehensive 3D view but are expensive and expose patients to higher radiation doses.
Solution
3D-Shaper MEDICAL offers 3D-Shaper®, a software solution that converts standard 2D DXA images into patient-specific 3D models, providing a QCT-like assessment of bone density without additional radiation exposure or the costs associated with QCT scans. The software enables visualization of the femoral shape and density in 3D, allowing clinicians to assess fracture risk and monitor the efficacy of selected therapies more effectively. By revealing the status of the cortical and trabecular bone, 3D-Shaper® helps identify local changes and fragilities that might be missed by traditional DXA imaging. This technology provides a fast, safe, and cost-effective way to assess bone health, offering a more complete picture than 2D DXA alone.
Target Audience
The primary users are clinicians and healthcare providers who utilize DXA imaging for assessing and monitoring bone health, fracture risk, and treatment response.
Features
- Converts standard 2D DXA images into patient-specific 3D models.
- Enables visualization of the femoral shape and density in 3D.
- Measures cortical surface density.
- Measures volumetric trabecular density.
- Compares measurements with normative data.
- Monitors cortical and trabecular bone measurements over time.
- Eliminates the need for expensive and time-consuming QCT scans.