Nuclear medicine applications for the diabetic foot

Journal Article · Wed Apr 01 04:00:00 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), Journal Name: Clin. Podiatr. Med. Surg.; (United States) Vol. 2; ISSN CPSUE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
BODY
BODY AREAS
COUNTING TECHNIQUES
DIABETES MELLITUS
DIAGNOSIS
DISEASES
ENDOCRINE DISEASES
FEET
GALLIUM COMPOUNDS
ISOTOPES
LEGS
LIMBS
MEDICINE
METABOLIC DISEASES
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES
RADIOISOTOPE SCANNING
RADIOISOTOPES
SKELETAL DISEASES
THERAPY
ULCERS