Bone Scan vs. X-ray for 2nd metatarsal c reaction in a runner
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If you get a metatarsal stress reaction or a metatarsal stress fracture your doctor may order medical imaging to figure out how bad it really is.
Your doctor's goal is to really figure out if it is a stress reaction or is it a stress fracture.
What is the difference when it comes to medical imaging using a bone scan versus an x-ray when you are looking for a second metatarsal stress fracture in a runner?
Well, that is what we're talking about today on the Doc On The Run Podcast.
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