title: Radionuclide Imaging of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Athletes with Negative Radiographs.
abstract: In brief: Radionuclide bone scans can be useful in the diagnostic evaluation of musculoskeletal injuries in athletes. Bone scans can detect shinsplints, stress fractures, and muscle injuries before they are detectable on radiographs. Prognosis can be accurately assessed, allowing appropriate treatment to proceed without delay. The authors discuss the use of bone scans and identify musculoskeletal injuries that are associated with specific sports, such as stress fracture of the femur (soccer), tibia (running), scapula (gymnastics), and pars interarticularis (football or lacrosse).
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Nagle
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Freitas