Quantitative scintigraphy in diagnosis and management of plantar fasciitis (Calcaneal periostitis): concise communication

Journal Article · Tue Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1980 · J. Nucl. Med.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5099194

Sewell, J R; Black, C M; Chapman, A H; Statham, J; Hughes, G R.V.; Lavender, J P

We have found that Tc-99m methylene diphosphonate imaging of the heel is of diagnostic value in the painful heel syndrome, permitting positive identification of the site of inflammation in cases where radiography is unhelpful. With this technique, tracer uptake in the heel is susceptible to quantification, allowing a serial and objective assessment of response to therapy.

• Research Organization: Hammersmith Hospital, London, England
• OSTI ID: 5099194
• Journal Information: J. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Vol. 21:7
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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