Limited Bone/Three Phase Bone Scan

Information for our Nuclear Medicine Patients

* Inform your physician if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Overview

This test demonstrates regional perfusion and changes in bone metabolism.

Indications

Osteomyelitis

Musculoskeletal trauma

Primary benign and malignant bone lesions

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy

Limited Bone/Three Phase Bone Scan

A Limited Bone/Three Phase Bone study involves the use of a small amount of radioactive material. The level of radioactivity used is extremely low and has no side effects.

You will be positioned next to a special detector called a gamma camera. The camera does not produce any radiation. It will be placed close to the part of your body being imaged.

(Delayed images of the feet)

Patient Preparation

None.

Report to Union Hospital Admitting at least 15 minutes before your appointment time.

Procedure

You will have 2 visits to the department. On your first visit, a small amount of radioactive material will be injected into a vein in your arm. Painless images will be obtained for approximately 30 minutes. On your second visit (2-3 hours later), images will be obtained for approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Further Information

Contact Terre Haute Medical Laboratory Nuclear Medicine, 812.238.7542