The role of 99mTc-antigranulocyte SPECT/CT in community-acquired diabetic foot osteomyelitis: A clinical experience.

Abstract

BACKGROUND\nMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the actual gold standard for the radiological diagnosis of diabetic foot osteomyelitis (DFO).\n\n\nMATERIALS AND METHODS\nHowever, MRI is not always available, and many patients have contraindications. We evaluate the clinical value of 99mTc-antigranulocyte SPECT/CT (AGS) in eight DFO patients who underwent MRI before.\n\n\nRESULTS\nThe goal was to have a better clinical view on the extent of bone infection and to ameliorate the surgical approach for DFO. However, this additional scintigraphy did not change anything in the clinical approach.\n\n\nCONCLUSION\nWe share our experience with AGO for the clinical management of complex DFO cases.