Aim of the investigation:

• Visualization and assessment of bone metabolism using radiochemically labeled phosphonates
• Localization of bone metabolism disorders

Indications:

• Secondary bone tumors (metastases from e.g. prostate carcinoma, renal cell carcinoma, breast carcinoma)
• Primary bone tumors
• Inflammatory skeletal and joint diseases
• Osteonecrosis
• loosening of artificial joints
• Detection of unrecognized fractures

Preparation for the examination:

• Special preparation on the part of the patient is not necessary

Procedure of the examination:

• Doctor's consultation to explain any uncertainties regarding the examination
• Injection of the radiopharmaceutical

Waiting time of approx. 3-4 hours

• During this time, the patient should drink as much as possible (approx. 1 bottle of water)
• It is not necessary to stay in the clinic
• Production of the images
• Post consultation
• The findings are sent to the requesting doctor in writing as soon as possible

Radiopharmaceutical used: Tc-99m DPD 

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