Your Partner in Bone Health Assessment
Canadian leader in mobile BMD scans utilizing safe, state-of-the-art R.E.M.S. technology
Not only are we practitioners, but we also actively partner with communities to bring the technology to local members.
Dave Williams
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- Safe alternative to Dexa
- Anyone can book
- In clinic or on the go - Full report in 10 minutes
Find out how EchoLight is different!
EchoLight technology is the best non-OHIP option when it comes to your bone health.
Self Referral
Since the cost of the service is not covered by any provincial health plan there is no requirement for medical professional referral. We welcome medical referrals but they are not necessary so the patient may refer themselves.
In Clinic or On-The-Go
Unlike DXA, the REMS technology is designed to be fully mobile if required. Therefore the offering of the service can be more versatile as it can be offered from a clinic setting or travel to the patient if required i.e. seniors home.
More comprehensive study
REMS addresses many of the shortcomings of DXA:
• calculates a more accurate level of bone density,
• is more sensitive to change in bone density so can assess treatment programs more frequently.
DXA requires a change of 5-6% in bone density whereas REMS can detect changes of 0.5-1% or 400-900% increase in sensitivity. DXA requires about 2 yrs to see a difference whereas REMS can see change in 3-6 months.
Non-ionizing radiation
DXA utilizes x-rays to assess bone health, REMS utilizes ultrasound to assess bone health so is safe for everyone.
Gives more info than Dexa
REMS not only assess the density of bone but also assess the microarchitecture of the bone to assess the quality of the bone. This assessment is expressed numerically in a fragility index. This value is combined with the calculated density score to produce a 5 year risk factor of fracture.
Immediate Reporting
REMS utilizes a database of over 100,000 patients to perform required calculations for the bone density score. The analysis of the received information concerning the microarchitecture is also done immediately. This allows the system to produce a complete report in less than 2 minutes following the conclusion of the exams (80 second scan for the spine and 40 seconds scan for the hip).
Flexible pricing for multiple booked exams!
Number of Exams Booked: 1
Frequency of exam: Annually
Number of Exams Booked: 2
Frequency of exam: Bi-annually
- Discount: 10%
- Total payment: $270
Number of Exams Booked: 3
Frequency of exam: Every 4 Months
- Discount: 15%
- Total payment: $382.5
Number of Exams Booked: 4
Frequency of exam: Every 3 Months
- Discount: 20%
- Total payment: $480
Pricing details
Frequently Asked Questions
How Long is the Test?
Only 20 Minutes!
How does it work?
Ultrasound pulses are emitted into the spine and/or femur neck and the echoes traveling back from the bone are analyzed by the system to calculate the density of the bone and the fragility of the bone. This information is combined to produce a 5 year risk of major orthopedic fracture.
How often can I perform the test?
Because it is ultrasound based and paid by the patient then the test can be performed as often as requested. It is recommended that 3-6 months be utilized as a guideline to detect sufficient change for the bone.
What information will I leave with?
The system performs all the required analyses of the acquired information and produces a report within 2 minutes of the scan being completed.
Do you interpret results during the exam?
There is no need to interpret the results as the system does that immediately following completion of the exam, the results can be reviewed with you following the exam if requested.
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