What is a bone scan?

A bone scan is a test that detects damage in bones. A small, safe amount of radioactive dye is injected into the arm. A special camera is used to trace the dye, which naturally flows towards areas in need of repair....Read More

It's a medical test that finds problems with your bones. My grandmother had it done to see if her cancer had spread to her bones. They injected a radioactive drug in her veins to do the test, but her doctor said it wasn't a big deal because it's such a tiny amount....Read More

My niece had pain in her leg and the doctor couldn't find anything on the X-ray, so he ordered a bone scan. It's a nuclear imaging test that helps your doctor diagnose bone disease, including infections, fractures and even cancer....Read More