Bone isotope scans are a sensitive method for detecting bone abnormalities. They involve injecting radioactive tracers that are drawn to bone tissue, allowing areas of abnormal bone metabolism to be visualized. Common clinical uses include detecting bone cancer metastases, stress fractures, and infections like osteomyelitis. The scan may reveal single or multiple problematic areas and provides diagnostic information beyond plain X-rays.
Introduction and indications of BONE SCANAmir Bahadur
Bone scintigraphy, or a bone scan, is a nuclear medicine imaging technique used to evaluate bone abnormalities. It involves injecting technetium-99m labeled diphosphonate which is absorbed by areas of high bone turnover and then imaging its distribution throughout the skeleton. A bone scan has high sensitivity but low specificity for detecting bone abnormalities. It is commonly used to detect bone metastases from cancer, evaluate orthopedic conditions like fractures and infections, and monitor treatment response. The presentation provides an overview of bone scanning techniques and its clinical indications.
Bone isotope scans are a sensitive method for detecting bone abnormalities. They involve injecting radioactive tracers that are drawn to bone tissue, allowing areas of abnormal bone metabolism to be visualized. Common clinical uses include detecting bone cancer metastases, stress fractures, and infections like osteomyelitis. The scan may reveal single or multiple problematic areas and provides diagnostic information beyond plain X-rays.
Introduction and indications of BONE SCANAmir Bahadur
Bone scintigraphy, or a bone scan, is a nuclear medicine imaging technique used to evaluate bone abnormalities. It involves injecting technetium-99m labeled diphosphonate which is absorbed by areas of high bone turnover and then imaging its distribution throughout the skeleton. A bone scan has high sensitivity but low specificity for detecting bone abnormalities. It is commonly used to detect bone metastases from cancer, evaluate orthopedic conditions like fractures and infections, and monitor treatment response. The presentation provides an overview of bone scanning techniques and its clinical indications.