Does Tc-99m HMPAO Labeled Leukocytes Scan Differentiate?
Steven F. Boc, DPM*, Keith Brazzo, DPM, Dana Lavian, DPM and Thomas Landino, PT * Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons; Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Chairman/Associate Professor Department of Surgery, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA; Director, St Agnes Medical Center Podiatric Surgical Residency Program, Philadelphia, PA. Mailing address: Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Eighth at Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Submitted during second-year residency, St Agnes Medical Center Podiatric Surgical Residency Program, Philadelphia, PA. Submitted during fourth year, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. Abstract Osteomyelitis often complicates a diabetic neuropathic foot, leading to amputation, decreased function, and quality of life. Therefore, early detection and treatment are paramount. Furthermore, neuroarthropathic (Charcot) changes in the foot often resemble infection and must be diffe