Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics · 1985 · 12 citations · 0 references
MedicineOral RadiologySurgeryBone ScintigraphyMaxillofacial ImagingBone GrowthGrowth AssessmentRadiographic AssessmentThree-phase Bone ScintigraphyBone Growth PlatesGrowth Plate ImagingRadiographic Growth Assessment
A new technique of using 99mTc bone scan to assess partial closure of the growth plate is described. The site and degree of osseous fusion can be obtained by using the apex view. The technique has the potential of assessing serially the growth of a plate before and after surgery.