Bone Scan

Inside the ThirdAge.com Medical Procedures Center you will find the latest news, research and information about the Bone Scan procedure. You can research what it is, the reason it should be done, a description of how it is performed, what future procedures may need to be done based on the results and what complications you should be watching for.

What is Bone Scan?


Alternate Names for Bone Scan:
Bone scintigraphy
Radionuclide bone scan

A bone scan is a test that detects areas of increased or decreased bone activity. These may indicate bone injury or disease. Radioactive isotopes and tracer chemicals are used to highlight problem areas.


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Learn what Bone Scan is
What Is
Learn what the procedure is. Find out how it is performed.
Reasons For Bone Scan
Reasons For
Find out why and when this procedure should be done.
Bone Scan Complications
Complications
Learn about possible complications and what might increase the risk of them.
Bone Scan Details
What to Expect
Find out how long it will take, what they will be doing and what to expect afterwards.
Bone Scan Results
Results
What are the next steps and other possible tests needed after you have received the results.
When to Contact Doctor about Bone Scan
Call Your Doctor
What to look out for and when to call your doctor after a procedure has been done.

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