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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Zehra Malik, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Bone scan and thermography may be helpful in identifying the cause of back pain.

Other Imaging Findings

• Bone scan is used to diagnose and monitor infection, fracture, or disorders in the bone. Pathologies including bone metastases, osteomyelitis, and some benign skeletal lesions can be detected with a bone scan. A bone scan can be paired with SPECT scan if intricate bone details are required for diagnosis, as in the case of lumbar facet disease.
• Thermography may be used to detect the presence or absence of nerve root compression, especially when the sympathetic nerves are involved.