The ''hot'' patella

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00003072-198201000-00008· OSTI ID:5368136

Kipper, M S; Alazraki, N P; Feiglin, D H

Increased patellar uptake on bone scans is seen quite commonly but the possible or probable etiologies of this finding have not been previously well described. A review of 100 consecutive bone scans showed that the incidence of bilateral ''hot'' patellae is 15%. Identified etiologies include osteoarthritic degenerative disease (35%), fracture, possible metastatic disease, bursitis, Paget's disease, and osteomyelitis. The value of careful history, physical examination, and radiographs is stressed.

• Research Organization: Veterans Administration Medical Center, San Diego, California
• OSTI ID: 5368136
• Journal Information: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Vol. 7:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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