This video explains the procedure of bone scanning, covering several key topics. It begins with an overview of what a bone scan is, its purpose in diagnosing conditions like fractures, infections, and cancer lesions, and how it differs from an X-ray. The video then outlines the step-by-step process, starting with patient check-in, preparation, and the injection of a radioactive tracer into the bloodstream. It describes how the tracer accumulates in the bones and the imaging process, including the three-phase bone scan for specific conditions. The video also addresses common concerns about radiation exposure and provides details on post-scan care and the interpretation of scan results. Finally, it highlights the importance of patient history in diagnosing abnormalities detected by the scan.

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Timecodes:
0:00 Introduction
0:06 What is a bone scan?
0:32 X-ray vs. Bone Scan
1:11 Procedure: Patient Check-In
1:39 Tracers
2:44 Procedure: Imaging
3:00 Safe?
3:40 Procedure: Imaging (2)
3:50 3-Phase Bone Scan
5:19 Example
6:00 Procedure: After the procedure
6:30 Procedure: Interpretation
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