A Bone scan is a procedure that helps to examine the bones in the body. It is done to evaluate the physical and chemical changes in the bones.
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Why is a Bone Scan performed?
The doctor may recommend a Bone Scan to look out for the following –
- Bone infections
- Fractures
- Unexplained bone pain
- Arthritis
- Bone cancer
- Death of bone
- Blood supply to bones
What is the procedure of a Bone Scan?
A Bone scan is a procedure that involves the use of a radioactive substance called a tracer that is injected into the vein. This tracer collects within the bones at places where there is a physical and chemical change. The tracer then works its way through the body for the next hour or two to find places where the bones have been damaged.
After this, the doctor uses a special camera that helps to scan the bones. The camera moves around the area that is being examined to capture images. The areas in the X-Ray image that appear as dark spots, also known as hot spots may indicate various bone conditions such as a bone tumor, arthritis, bone cancer, infections in the bones, and bone trauma.
How to prepare for a Bone Scan?
There are no special requirements that you need to take to prepare for a Bone scan.
However, all items containing metal may need to be removed, some of which include –
- Jewelry
- Body piercings
- Mobile phone
- Watches
- Keys
- Hearing aids
- Belts/Buckles
