What We Treat
Telehealth
About Us
- Features & Pricing
- For Organizations
A member asked:
What does increased uptake around the area of the left acetbulum mean? have had two hip replacements, last one in 1999. bone scan shows significant bone lose and ct shows increased uptake around the area of the left acetabulum as well as the femoral comp
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
The : The acetabulum is the "cup." increased uptake could be caused by loosening, infection or fracture. Talk to your surgeon about it.
Answered 11/22/2016
5.3k views
Uptake on bone scan: Bone scan after injection of IV radiotracer is sensitive for changes in bone metabolism. Increased uptake is not specific but can be related to infection, fracture, loosening or even tumor. However ct shows anatomy and pathology. The loss of bone can occur from lack of normal weight bearing or disuse. Demineralization around stem of prosthesis can be loosening. You should consult your doctor.
Answered 5/23/2018
5.3k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I've 3 CT scan & 15 X-ray of pelvis in 2 yrs for study of fracture of left acetabulum. Is so many x-rays & CT harmful? Specially for male genital?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Feel hard small lump in lower left abdomen, tender to touch almost under hip bone. Ct scan normal and have bloating.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Very hard lump on L pubic BONE causes pain in my whole left side of my back,hip, and pelvis. CT shows scattered bone islands. Lump feels like bone.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is a false acetabulum for hip dysplasia only diagnosed by CT scan? What about X-ray or mri
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
7 months ago fell on hip replacement can not put any weight on it or lay on the side or front of hip. Xray is fine bone scan some uptake.Would Pt help?
How do you diagnosis AVN wo MRI due to ICD? Lft Hip pain 3+yr Sickle Cell Disease. xray&ct scan is normal. Bone scan abnormal in lf hip/upper femur. Pain getting worst. Hard to walk, sit, open legs and squat.
What does this impression mean. interval destruction of the left hip joint involving the acetabulum as well as the left femoral head and neck. conside?
What does it mean if an X-ray of the hip shows the left femoral head displaced more lateral with a wider space between the head and medial acetabulum?
My sister (82 year old) fractured her femur in a fall. The hip had previously had a resurfacing. X-ray revealed bone chips in the hip after surgery to do a total hip replacement. After three weeks pain in the hip and knee are increasing?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
