Nuclear medicine applications for the diabetic foot

Journal Article · Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1987 · Clin. Podiatr. Med. Surg.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6021646

Hartshorne, M F; Peters, V

Although not frequently described in the podiatric literature, nuclear medicine imaging may be of great assistance to the clinical podiatrist. This report reviews in detail the use of modern nuclear medicine approaches to the diagnosis and management of the diabetic foot. Nuclear medicine techniques are helpful in evaluating possible osteomyelitis, in determining appropriate amputation levels, and in predicting response to conservative ulcer management. Specific indications for bone, gallium, and perfusion imaging are described.

• Research Organization: Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX
• OSTI ID: 6021646
• Journal Information: Clin. Podiatr. Med. Surg.; (United States), Vol. 2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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DIABETES MELLITUS
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SKELETAL DISEASES
GALLIUM COMPOUNDS
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
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THERAPY
ULCERS
BODY
BODY AREAS
COUNTING TECHNIQUES
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LIMBS
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