Scintigraphic evaluation in musculoskeletal sepsis

Journal Article · Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1984 · Orthop. Clin. N. Am.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6304220

Merkel, K D; Fitzgerald, Jr, R H; Brown, M L

In this article, the mechanism of technetium, gallium, and indium-labeled white blood cell localization in septic processes is detailed, and the method of interpretation of these three isotopes with relationship to musculoskeletal infection is outlined. Specific clinical application of technetium, gallium, and indium-labeled white blood cell imaging for musculoskeletal sepsis is reviewed.

• Research Organization: Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester, MN
• OSTI ID: 6304220
• Journal Information: Orthop. Clin. N. Am.; (United States), Vol. 15:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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