Radionuclide imaging in patients with amputations of the lower leg: typical imaging patterns in five cases

• Published in: Clinical nuclear medicine Vol. 25; no. 10; p. 804
• Main Authors: Goerres, G W, Albrecht, S, Allaoua, M, Slosman, D O
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.10.2000
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Amputation; Diphosphonates; Female; Humans; Immunoglobulins; Leg - diagnostic imaging; Leg - surgery; Male; Middle Aged; Radionuclide Imaging; Radiopharmaceuticals; Regional Blood Flow; Surgical Wound Infection - diagnostic imaging; Technetium; Technetium Compounds

Amputation of the lower leg is not uncommon in elderly patients with chronic infections or vascular problems of the leg and foot, and most often it is performed below the knee or on the distal part of the lower leg (i.e., Syme's amputation). After operation, healing disorders with or without in...