Difference between revisions of "Understand the Results of a Bone Scan"

A bone scan is an imaging test that helps to detect bone diseases and injuries. Your doctor may recommend a bone scan if she suspects you have osteoporosis (brittle bones), a fracture, bone cancer, arthritis or bone infection. The procedure involves injecting some radioactive material (radiotracer) into your vein and then taking a picture of your body with a special camera that's sensitive to radiation.<ref name="rf1">https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003833.htm</ref> Your doctor will explain the findings to you, but it's helpful to learn more about it so you can better understand the results of a bone scan.   

A bone scan is an imaging test that helps to detect bone diseases and injuries. Your doctor may recommend a bone scan if she suspects you have osteoporosis (brittle bones), a fracture, bone cancer, arthritis or bone infection. The procedure involves injecting some radioactive material (radiotracer) into your vein and then taking a picture of your body with a special camera that's sensitive to radiation.<ref name="rf1">https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003833.htm</ref> Your doctor will explain the findings to you, but it's helpful to learn more about it so you can better understand the results of a bone scan.   

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