Bone SPECT/CT in Postoperative Spine

Back pain is a common problem and the diagnosis and treatment depend on the clinical presentation, yet overlap between pain syndromes is common. Imaging of patients with chronic back pain in both pre- and postoperative scenarios include radiological, radionuclide, and hybrid techniques. In general, these techniques have their own advantages and limitations. The aim of surgery is to eliminate pathologic segmental motion and accompanying symptoms, especially pain. However, surgical procedures are not without complications and localizing the cause of the pain is often challenging.

Source: Seminars in Nuclear Medicine - July 3, 2018 Category: Nuclear Medicine Authors: Gopinath Gnanasegaran, Fr édéric Paycha, Klaus Strobel, Wouter van der Bruggen, Willm Uwe Kampen, Torsten Kuwert, Tim Van den Wyngaert Source Type: research