title: [Equipment for ultrasound densitometry: problems and prospects].
abstract: Summary, The paper analyzes the Russian market of ultrasound densitometric devices. Based on the sales statistics, the development of this market is forecast. A comparative review of various types of equipment is given and the optimal outline of an ultrasound densitometer is proposed.
authors.forename: L S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Kudriavtsev
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000465:Algorithms; D015519:Bone Density; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003720:Densitometry / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012815:Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted; D014463:Ultrasonography