[Radiologic diagnosis of fracture-healing disorders]

Area of Science:

• Radiology and Nuclear Medicine

Background:

• Complex radiologic examinations are essential for detailed anatomical and functional assessment.
• Traditional methods include tomography, fistulography, arteriography, and phlebography.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline the components of a comprehensive radiologic examination program.
• To highlight potential extensions to standard imaging protocols.

Main Methods:

• The study describes a multi-modal imaging approach.
• Techniques include computed tomography, fistulography, arteriography, phlebography, intraarterial perfusion scintigraphy, 133Xe-muscle clearance, and quantified bone scintigraphy using 99m-TC-diphonate.

Main Results:

• A complex radiologic examination can integrate various imaging modalities.
• The program's scope can be expanded with advanced nuclear medicine and functional assessment techniques.

Conclusions:

• The described radiologic examination program offers a comprehensive approach to patient assessment.
• Integration of advanced techniques like scintigraphy and clearance studies provides deeper functional insights.