Comparison of Tc-99m Methylene Diphosphonate, Tc-99m Human Immune Globulin, and Tc-99m–Labeled White Blood Cell Scintigraphy in the Diabetic Foot

Abstract

These results show that four-phase bone scintigraphy with early Tc-99m WBC scanning is preferred for detecting osteomyelitis of the diabetic foot. To evaluate the response to therapy, Tc-99m WBC scans are the preferred method, but if this is not available, Tc-99m HIG scanning can be used.