What it is
A bone scan is an imaging test that uses a tracer to show areas of bone activity.[1]
Why it matters
It can be used to look for the extent or activity of selected bone diseases or metastatic bone disease.[1,2]
What it affects
- Bone scan context differs from DXA; it is not a density-score test.[1]
Interpretation traps
- Tracer uptake is not specific by itself and must be interpreted with other imaging and clinical context.[1]