Bone Scan Treatment in Turkey
About Bone Scan
Key Highlights
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Highly sensitive for detecting early bone abnormalities and subtle fractures.Provides a comprehensive whole-body image of the skeletal system in a single scan.Excellent for distinguishing between different types of bone lesions (e.g., benign vs. malignant).Non-invasive and generally painless, apart from the initial injection.Useful for monitoring the progression of bone diseases or the effectiveness of treatments like chemotherapy.
Who is this surgery for?
- To detect bone metastases (spread of cancer from another organ to the bone).
- To diagnose stress fractures, hairline fractures, or shin splints not visible on X-ray.
- To evaluate unexplained bone pain.
- To diagnose bone infections (osteomyelitis).
- To assess the extent and activity of bone diseases like Paget's disease.
- To evaluate prosthetic joints (hips, knees) for possible loosening or infection.
- To investigate bone tumors (both benign and malignant).
How to prepare
- Inform your doctor about all medications, allergies, and if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You may be asked to drink plenty of fluids before the scan to help flush the tracer through your system.
- Remove metal objects like jewelry before the procedure.
- There is typically no need to fast before a standard bone scan.
- You will receive the radioactive tracer via an intravenous (IV) injection, after which you will wait 2-4 hours for it to circulate.
Risks & possible complications
- Exposure to a low level of radiation, comparable to or slightly more than a standard CT scan.
- Minor discomfort, bruising, or redness at the injection site.
- Very rare allergic reaction to the radiopharmaceutical tracer.
- The procedure is generally not recommended for pregnant women due to potential fetal radiation exposure.
- Patients are slightly radioactive for a short period (usually 24-48 hours) and may be given simple precautions.
Recovery & hospital stay
- There is no downtime; you can resume normal activities and diet immediately after the scan.
- Drink plenty of water for the next 24-48 hours to help flush the remaining tracer from your body.
- Follow any specific post-scan instructions from your healthcare team, especially regarding contact with pregnant women or young children.
- The images are interpreted by a radiologist, and the results are sent to your orthopedic doctor, who will discuss them with you at a follow-up appointment.
- No special wound care is needed as the procedure is non-surgical.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time:
0 days (immediate)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering bone scan in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for bone scan in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Liv Hospital Ankara, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform bone scan. MediFyr helps you compare orthopedists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for bone scan compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Bone Scan in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated orthopedics teams and experience managing patients undergoing bone scan.
Istanbul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Aarav Chopra, a 58-year-old retired school...
Aarav Chopra, a 58-year-old retired school principal, had always been active, enjoying morning walks and gardening. For the past four months, he had been experiencing a persistent, dull ache in his lower back that worsened at night and didn't improve with rest or over-the-counter painkillers. His family doctor, concerned it might be more than simple arthritis given the night pain, referred him to an orthopedic specialist. Dr. Mehta recommended a bone scan to rule out any abnormal bone activity, such as a stress fracture or something more serious. Aarav was anxious about the procedure, fearing what it might reveal. The scan itself was straightforward, though the waiting period for the radioactive tracer to circulate felt long. The most challenging part was the 48-hour wait for results, during which Aarav's mind raced with worry. The scan revealed a previously undetected, minor stress fracture in his lumbar spine, likely from an old, forgotten minor injury. Relieved it wasn't something more severe, Aarav felt a weight lift. He followed a prescribed course of physiotherapy and modified activity. The emotional journey shifted from fear of the unknown to relief and a focused determination to heal, giving him back a sense of control over his health.
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