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Applications and limitations of quantitative sacroiliac joint scintigraphy. [/sup 99m/Tc-methylene diphosphonate]

Conference · · Radiology; (United States)
OSTI ID:6717439
Evaluation of sacroiliac joint pathology by quantitative analysis of radionuclide bone scanning has been advocated as a useful technique. We have examined this technique in 61 patients and controls. The procedure was useful in detecting early sacroilitis but was of limited value in patients with advanced sacroiliac joint findings radiographically. False positive values were found in patients with metabolic bone disease or structural abnormalities in the low back. Normative data must be determined for each laboratory.
Research Organization:
Univ. of California Medical Center, San Francisco
OSTI ID:
6717439
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Journal Volume: 128:3
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English