What does a bone scan diagnose?

A bone scan is a nuclear medicine imaging exam. It can help detect, or further examine, bone and joint problems. During a bone scan, you are injected with a small amount of a radioactive substance that attaches to the bones. Dr. Ida Chan, a Mayfair Diagnostics nuclear medicine radiologist, discusses this exam and what it can diagnose.

[leeishioka]

Thanks for the explanation. I'm in hospital & need bone scan for an injury.

[AntonioLiberato]

Hi. I had a bone scan done and it shows blood pool and flow in both feet; left greater than right; inflammatory process nonspecific. Can you recommend a doctor/specialist for me to see? My rheumatologist is unsure of the next step. Been suffering with bilateral leg weakness due to my feet; also Achilles tendonitis that won’t heal; plantar fac won’t heal and tendons ligaments hurt and constant spasms and tension in lower areas affecting my upper legs from compensating. Thank you!