Computed tomography and bone scintigraphy in the evaluation of tarsal coalition
Three cases of talocalcaneal coalition were evaluated with routine radiography, conventional tomography, /sup 99m/Tc-MDP bone scintigraphy, and computed tomography (CT). Routine radiography was normal in 1 case and demonstrated secondary findings suggesting coalition in 2. Conventional tomography confirmed the coalition in 2 patients. In all 3 cases, the scintigrams demonstrated increased uptake in the region of the coalition. CT provided the most graphic depiction of the coalition site and also identified an associated lesion involving the posterior subtalar joint, not recognized on conventional tomography. Scintigraphy may be useful as a screening procedure and can provide important localizing information in difficult cases.
- Research Organization:
- V.A. Medical Center, San Diego, CA
- OSTI ID:
- 6726267
- Journal Information:
- Radiology; (United States), Vol. 144:1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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