Bone scans refer to a medical test that is used to check for certain bone conditions or diseases. It involves injecting a small amount of a radioactive substance into the body, which allows doctors to see how the bones absorb and distribute this substance. By examining the results of the scan, doctors can detect problems like fractures, infections, tumors, or conditions like arthritis.
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«bone»
«scans»
Sentences with «bone scans»
- Multiple levels of bone scans are available and include whole body, front half, back half, back half plus C spine, and clinician - selected regions of interest. (vetmed.auburn.edu)
- Like the rage in bone scans in recent decades, scanning the body's muscle mass will soon become the latest healthcare trend. (philmaffetone.com)
- Despite a life filled with exercise, I have osteoporosis, or at least did until my latest bone scan. (kristinekidd.com)
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