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The Utility of SPECT/CT in Diagnosing Haglund Syndrome With Bone Scintigraphy

Patrick Martineau, Matthieu Pelletier-Galarneau

    Clinical Nuclear Medicine
    |October 21, 2020
    PubMed

    Insights

    Haglund syndrome, a cause of hindfoot pain, can be difficult to diagnose using planar scintigraphy. This study highlights how SPECT/CT imaging is crucial for accurately diagnosing Haglund syndrome.

    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Radiology
    • Sports Medicine

    Background:

    • Haglund syndrome, characterized by Haglund's deformity, retrocalcaneal bursitis, and Achilles tendinopathy, frequently causes adult hindfoot pain.
    • Diagnosis of Haglund syndrome using conventional planar scintigraphy presents significant challenges.

    Observation:

    • A specific case of Haglund syndrome is presented.
    • The diagnostic limitations of planar scintigraphy for this condition are noted.

    Findings:

    • Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography/Computed Tomography (SPECT/CT) imaging demonstrates a key role in diagnosing Haglund syndrome.
    • SPECT/CT offers superior visualization compared to planar scintigraphy for identifying the components of Haglund syndrome.

    Implications:

    • SPECT/CT can improve diagnostic accuracy for Haglund syndrome, leading to more effective treatment strategies.
    • Enhanced imaging may reduce misdiagnosis and improve patient outcomes for hindfoot pain.
    • This case underscores the value of advanced imaging in complex orthopedic conditions.

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