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What should be our concerns if nothing shows on a bone scan including old fractures.

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Not to worry: 'Old' fractures depending on their 'age' frequently will not 'light up' or show any increased uptake on bone scans especially in younger patients. No reason to worry!

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms agreed

Answered 8/20/2020

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Old fractures: may not show up as an abnormality on a bone scan. So if your bone scan is negative, no worries.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 11/23/2014

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