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Bone scintigraphy in Perthes disease.

H Bensahel, B Bok, F Cavailloles

    Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics
    |July 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Bone scans using 99mTc methyldiphosphonate are highly sensitive (97%) for detecting Perthes disease in children. This imaging technique aids early diagnosis and monitoring of hip conditions, guiding treatment decisions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Orthopedics
    • Nuclear Medicine
    • Diagnostic Imaging

    Background:

    • Perthes disease is a hip disorder affecting children.
    • Early diagnosis of hip pain in children is crucial.
    • Radiographic abnormalities may not be immediately apparent.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of 99mTc methyldiphosphonate hip bone scans in children.
    • To assess the utility of bone scintigraphy in early Perthes disease detection and follow-up.

    Main Methods:

    • 190 hip bone scans were performed on 103 children after intravenous injection of 99mTc methyldiphosphonate.
    • Scans were analyzed for abnormal scintigraphy in children with Perthes disease and other hip disorders.

    Main Results:

    • 61 of 71 hips (86%) in children with Perthes disease showed abnormal scintigraphy.
    • The bone scan demonstrated 97% sensitivity with no false positives.
    • The scan was not mistaken for Perthes disease in other hip disorders.

    Conclusions:

    • 99mTc methyldiphosphonate hip bone scans are valuable for early assessment of hip pain in children, preceding radiographic changes.
    • Bone scintigraphy offers prognostic value for Perthes disease, with normalization preceding radiographic recovery.
    • The scan's progressive normalization aids in determining the timing for weight-bearing resumption.

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