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Sequential technetium-99m/gallium-67 scintigraphic evaluation of subclinical osteomyelitis complicating fracture nonunion

Journal Article · · J. Orthop. Res.; (United States)
Twenty-four patients with a history of post-traumatic fracture nonunion underwent sequential /sup 99m/Tc and /sup 67/Ga citrate scintigraphy in an attempt to differentiate between posttraumatic fracture nonunion and nonunion complicated by subclinical osteomyelitis. Neither technetium nor gallium studies alone nor in combination, with or without clinical correlation, could help delineate between fracture nonunion and nonunion complicated by subclinical osteomyelitis because of the increased technetium and gallium radioisotope uptake associated with the nonunion site.
OSTI ID:
6527850
Journal Information:
J. Orthop. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Orthop. Res.; (United States) Vol. 2; ISSN JORED
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English