Role of nuclear medicine bone scans in evaluating pain in athletic injuries

Journal Article · Thu Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987 · Clin. Sports Med.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6255327

Martire, J R

The utilization of nuclear medicine bone scanning examinations early in the diagnostic process allows physicians to render prompt and correct treatment in urgent or difficult athletic cases. Bone scanning should be performed for athletic injuries whenever (1) x-rays are normal but bone or joint pain persists; (2) x-rays are positive but it cannot be determined if the findings are acute or chronic; (3) soft-tissue injuries present and x-rays are not useful; and (4) bone pain or joint impairment present without a history of trauma.89 references.

• Research Organization: Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6255327
• Journal Information: Clin. Sports Med.; (United States), Journal Name: Clin. Sports Med.; (United States) Vol. 6:4; ISSN CSMEE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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