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What Does Skeletal Scintigraphy Reading Indicate?
Question: I am diagnosed koch's disease, the essential part of skeletal scintigraphy reads as below
" there is diffusely increased radio tracer concentration noted in
* 1st , 2nd and 3rd lumbar vertebrae
* 7th, 8th, 10th and 11th dorsal vertebrae adjacent 10th rib posterior lay on the right side and 7th rib on the left side
Bilateral sacroiliac joints (LT>RT)
Bilateral ischium (LT>RT)"
Based on the above I was diagnosed koch's disease
I am on treatment since Past seven weeks
I am unable walk properly till date.
Any opinion as to how much more time will it take to walk
" there is diffusely increased radio tracer concentration noted in
* 1st , 2nd and 3rd lumbar vertebrae
* 7th, 8th, 10th and 11th dorsal vertebrae adjacent 10th rib posterior lay on the right side and 7th rib on the left side
Bilateral sacroiliac joints (LT>RT)
Bilateral ischium (LT>RT)"
Based on the above I was diagnosed koch's disease
I am on treatment since Past seven weeks
I am unable walk properly till date.
Any opinion as to how much more time will it take to walk
Brief Answer:
Wait 5 weeks more for walking
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
I have studied your reports
TB [Koch’s] spine will take time to recover
After 5 weeks from now, means total 12 weeks from start of treatment you should wait for results to come.
If no relief after 5 weeks or aggravation of symptoms any time then you should further investigate like.
I will advise you to do MRI thoracic spine, HRCT [CHEST]] and drug sensitivity.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can use supportive brace.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Take high protein diet.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Wait 5 weeks more for walking
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
I have studied your reports
TB [Koch’s] spine will take time to recover
After 5 weeks from now, means total 12 weeks from start of treatment you should wait for results to come.
If no relief after 5 weeks or aggravation of symptoms any time then you should further investigate like.
I will advise you to do MRI thoracic spine, HRCT [CHEST]] and drug sensitivity.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can use supportive brace.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Take high protein diet.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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