Skeletal Imaging
Bone scintigraphy for oncologic and non-oncologic applications.
Chapters
Tc-99m MDP/HDP, mechanism, normal biodistribution
Pattern recognition, superscan, flare phenomenon
Osteomyelitis, diabetic foot, prosthesis evaluation
Stress fractures, occult fractures, shin splints
Paget’s, renal osteodystrophy, osteomalacia
Improved localization, hybrid imaging value
Advantages over conventional bone scan