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What Is A Spect Bone Scan?

Desert Institute of Spine Care Blog What Is A Spect Bone Scan?

SPECT bone scans can help find hidden bone fractures and can also diagnose and monitor the growth of cancer in the bones. These types of scans are generally safe, however some patients experience adverse reactions to the radioactive dye they receive, which can cause pain or swelling where the needle was injected, or sometimes patients can have allergic reactions to the solution used.

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