Partial growth plate closure: apex view on bone scan

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1985 · J. Pediatr. Orthop.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/01241398-198501000-00023· OSTI ID:5410139

Howman-Giles, R; Trochei, M; Yeates, K; Middleton, R; Barrett, I; Scougall, J; Whiteway, D

A new technique of using /sup 99m/Tc bone scan to assess partial closure of the growth plate is described. The site and degree of osseous fusion can be obtained by using the apex view. The technique has the potential of assessing serially the growth of a plate before and after surgery.

• Research Organization: Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, Camperdown, Australia
• OSTI ID: 5410139
• Journal Information: J. Pediatr. Orthop.; (United States), Vol. 5:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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