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a test that looks for evidence of bone tumors; a radioactive substance injected into the bloodstream is absorbed by bone tissue, and is then tracked by the bone scan
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An imaging procedure in which a radioaactive-labeled substance is injected into the body to detemine the status of a bony injury. If the radioactive substance is taken up by the bone at the injury site, the injury will show as a "hot spot" on the scan image. The bone scan is particularly useful in the diagnosis of stress fractures.
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A procedure in which the doctor injects a small amount of a radiotracer (radioactive material) into a vein, typically in the patient's arm. Then, a special scanning camera passes over the patient's body, recording the distribution of radiotracer throughout the skeleton. A computer then translates this information into two-dimensional images recorded on film. Upon examining the bone scan, a doctor examines how the body absorbed the radiotracer. ...
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A technique to create images of bones on a computer screen or on film. A small amount of radioactive material is injected into a blood vessel and travels through the bloodstream. It collects in the bones and is detected by a scanner.
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a nuclear imaging method to evaluate any degenerative and/or arthritic changes in the joints; to detect bone diseases and tumors; to determine the cause of bone pain or inflammation.
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