Question 1

what does it mean from a bone scan saying a normal pattern of slightly increased tracer uptake is noted in the articular areas and the sternum?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like: they are describing the joints joining you ribs with your breast bone (stenum)  Since there is constant motion  in these joints the bone scan is probably showing that.
Hope this is helpful!

Dr Z

Question 2

bone scan normal except tracer uptake hot spots in both big toes. no pain here, labs neg for osteo + ra. don't exercise, what else could explain this?

Accepted Answer

Early gout?: Early gout, among others, may affect preferentially the big toes.

Question 3

does increase in tracer uptake means chances of cancer, or it is just a tumor formation site?

Accepted Answer

Depends upon: the tracer used and the imaging technique.

Perhaps you could ask the question again and give us more details

Dr Z

Question 4

hi could you please explain what "moderately intense increased tracer uptake at the l5-s1 level of the lumbar spine and l4-5 level and right hip joint?

Accepted Answer

Bone scan?: Did you have a bone scan done?  Assuming that is the case, a chemical (tracer) is injected into the body and will "light up" anywhere there is increased bone activity (increased tracer uptake).  Causes of intense increased uptake usually are seen with a fracture, some metastatic lesions, and infections of the bone.  Moderate uptake can be seen in arthritic joints such as possibly your hip and back

Question 5

q. 1 of 2. renogran, left kidney. parenchymal tracer uptake is reduced with negligible wash out. what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

If I understand the : Question correctly, the left kidney renogram shows decreased uptake of tracer, which means decreased kidney function.  The negligible wash out means little urine production, or possibly a blockage of the upper ureter.  Please discuss with your doctor, as this appearance needs to be correlated with your medical condition and the reason your doctor ordered the test.

Question 6

increased tracer uptake in the cervical spine/ body scan.  neck pain associated w/ torn labrum.  copd diagnosis as well. is this worth a second look?

Accepted Answer

Unclear story: Increased tracer uptake may or may not be pathological- arthritic joints in the neck will commonly have increased uptake.  If it is in the vertebral bone itself, that is unusual and would need a "second look".  A "torn labrum" would suggest shoulder pathology, not the neck- you may simply have your terms confused.  Obviously, you had a test done for a reason so need to f/u with the ordering doc.

Question 7

what are some good minerals and herbs to help a bone fusion after having surgery?

Accepted Answer

Calcium / Vit D: Bone does not require any minerals or supplements to heal. However ultra sound ( exogen ) can help stimulate bone growth.

Question 8

how does foot bone fusion surgery work?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Joints are fused by removing the cartilage and placing the two raw bone ends together and fixating with screws and/or a plate. There are external fixators that can be used as well.

Question 9

what occurs during a bone fusion surgery?

Accepted Answer

Fusion (Arthrodesis): The technical term for fusion is arthrodesis. It's commonly used in the spine and joints like hip, knee and ankle. When joints become arthritic and lack cartilage, it's very painful to have bone rubbing on bone as 2 independent surfaces. Fusion attempts to bridge the two surfaces by using bone graft and other biomaterials. Once the surfaces heal together, there's no motion and this reduces pain.

Question 10

how long before i have bone fusion surgery on my foot do i need to stop taking suboxone so that i may use the pain medication they provide initially. ?

Accepted Answer

Suboxone: This really depends on the anesthesiologist and the surgeon. Personally I do not stop the suboxone and I add an additional analgesic ( I like Nucynta (tapentadol) IR) to assist with post-op pain. TENS can also be used as well as Exparel injected around the incisions.

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What does it mean from a bone scan saying a normal pattern of slightly increased tracer uptake is noted in the articular areas and the sternum?

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Bone scan normal except tracer uptake hot spots in both big toes. no pain here, labs neg for osteo + ra. don't exercise, what else could explain this?

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Does increase in tracer uptake means chances of cancer, or it is just a tumor formation site?

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Hi could you please explain what "moderately intense increased tracer uptake at the l5-s1 level of the lumbar spine and l4-5 level and right hip joint?

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Q. 1 of 2. renogran, left kidney. parenchymal tracer uptake is reduced with negligible wash out. what does it mean?

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Increased tracer uptake in the cervical spine/ body scan. neck pain associated w/ torn labrum. copd diagnosis as well. is this worth a second look?

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What are some good minerals and herbs to help a bone fusion after having surgery?

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How does foot bone fusion surgery work?

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What occurs during a bone fusion surgery?

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How long before i have bone fusion surgery on my foot do i need to stop taking suboxone so that i may use the pain medication they provide initially. ?

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