what is a bone scan used for by a arthritis specialist?
mу arthritis doctor ordered thе scan аnd i hаνе OA аnd cervical stenosis, wіth degeneritve discs frοm c2 tο c6. whаt wіll thіѕ test ѕhοw.
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A bone scan is a nuclear scanning test that identifies new areas of bone growth or breakdown. It can be done to evaluate damage to the bones, detect cancer that has spread (metastasized) to the bones, and monitor conditions that can affect the bones (including infection and trauma). A bone scan can often detect a problem days to months earlier than a regular X-ray test.
I had one done from my OB/Gyn. It is a Bone Density test. It is performed if you are at a risk for osteoporosis. (I hope I spelled that one right) LOL. It measures your bone density. Anyone can have it done. Anyone can have osteoporosis. You lie on a table and a Scanner moves over your body. Very painless.