A bone scan with Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) is a nuclear medicine imaging test used to detect and localize bone abnormalities such as fractures, tumors, infections, or bone degeneration. The procedure involves the injection of a small amount of radioactive tracer into the patient's bloodstream, which then accumulates in areas of increased bone activity. A SPECT scan uses gamma cameras to detect and produce 3D images of the bone structure, allowing for better assessment of complex fractures or conditions that may not be clearly visible on standard X-rays.
A bone scan with Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) is a nuclear medicine imaging test used to detect and localize bone abnormalities such as fractures, tumors, infections, or bone degeneration. The procedure involves the injection of a small amount of radioactive tracer into the patient's bloodstream, which then accumulates in areas of increased bone activity. A SPECT scan uses gamma cameras to detect and produce 3D images of the bone structure, allowing for better assessment of complex fractures or conditions that may not be clearly visible on standard X-rays.