How can a bone scan help determine what's wrong with my knee?
ANSWER
This test creates images of bones on a computer screen or film. First, you’ll get a harmless radioactive material injected into your bloodstream. The material collects in the bones, particularly in abnormal areas of the bones, and shows up on a scanner.
From: Why Does My Knee Still Hurt? WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by Tyler Wheeler on September 13, 2019
SOURCES:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: “Common Knee Injuries.”
CDC: “QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Reporting Joint Pain or Stiffness.”
Calmbach, W., , September 2003. American Family Physician
Johns Hopkins Medicine Health Library: “Knee Pain and Problems.”
American Council on Exercise, ProSource: “Muscular Imbalances Increase Your Clients’ Risk for Injury.”
SOURCES:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: “Common Knee Injuries.”
CDC: “QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Reporting Joint Pain or Stiffness.”
Calmbach, W., , September 2003. American Family Physician
Johns Hopkins Medicine Health Library: “Knee Pain and Problems.”
American Council on Exercise, ProSource: “Muscular Imbalances Increase Your Clients’ Risk for Injury.”
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