title: Diagnosis of aseptic necrosis of the talus by bone scintigraphy. Case report.
abstract: Bone scintigraphy is a very useful technique for detection of aseptic necrosis. We have used this diagnostic tool in a patient to detect aseptic necrosis of the talus, a common complication stemming from foot injuries. The scintigraphic pattern is rather typical and antedates any other radiographic changes. This technique appears to be very useful for diagnosis and follow-up of aseptic necrosis occurring during talar injuries.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004164:Diphosphonates; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D011379:Prognosis; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013628:Talus / Q000293:injuries; D013667:Technetium; D013669:Technetium Tc 99m Medronate / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*
chemical_list: D004164:Diphosphonates; C024226:technetium Tc 99m hydroxymethylene diphosphonate; D013667:Technetium; D013669:Technetium Tc 99m Medronate