BoneScore® for Patients
Strong and healthy bones are critical for mobility. BoneScore®, using the FDA-cleared OsteoProbe®, accurately correlates with whole bone strength at the hip, wrist, and spine—key fracture sites—based on peer-reviewed cadaver testing. Unlike DXA, which measures bone density, BoneScore® is a fundamentally new, radiation-free test that directly assesses bone strength and fracture toughness.
Density is only 1 part of bone health
Strong, healthy bone requires contributions from three key factors: density, structure, and quality. X-rays are used to estimate bone ‘density’, or the amount of mineral in your bones. BoneScore® allows your physician to measure the actual strength and fracture toughness of your bone material to make an informed decision.
When bone density is not enough, think BoneScore®
Most fragility fractures occur in patients with non-osteoporotic bone density. In fact, there are a wide variety of conditions that negatively affect your bone health and can be missed by bone density, such as disease, treatment, lifestyle and aging.
Furthermore, bones can change quickly, yet density is only measured once every few years. Waiting years is too long. Track changes more frequently and inform your doctor with radiation-free BoneScore®.
Better understand
bone quality.
Using state-of-the-art OsteoProbe® technology, BoneScore® microscopically feels your bone tissue to measure its strength and toughness. This radiation-free test, validated by peer-reviewed cadaver studies, offers previously unavailable data to help your physician make informed discussions.
Unlock the power of touch.
Physical touch is a key part of medical evaluations. BoneScore® objectively quantifies how your bone tissue feels, providing insight into whether it is strong or weak. This test, validated by peer-reviewed cadaver testing, accurately correlates with whole bone strength, enhancing your physician’s ability to make the most informed decisions.
A quick procedure with a simple result.
BoneScore® is a brief, straightforward procedure performed at the shin during a routine office exam. Local anesthetic is used for comfort, and a small, sterile acupuncture-like Tip slips through your skin to the bone surface. Your practitioner takes several readings and applies a small bandage. The resulting BoneScore® quantifies your bone’s strength and fracture toughness, with higher scores reflecting higher strength and lower scores indicating lower strength.
Powered by science.
World renowned researchers at top medical institutions in the United States, Europe, and Australia, have published dozens of independent clinical studies using BoneScore® to investigate treatments, interventions, exercise, osteoporosis, and fracture. A large cadaver study validated its correlation with whole bone strength of the hip, wrist, and spine as well as fracture toughness. BoneScore® is FDA cleared in the US and approved in the European Union and UK.