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[0] Bone scan [2] An injection of tracer material is given into your arm and allowed to be absorbed into the bones over a 2-4 hour time frame.Then, you will lie on a table with an arm-like device holding the camera, which passes back and forth above your body, scanning the skeleton over 60 minutes. Your body eliminates the tracer over the following 48 hours. [3] Abnormal findings show compression fractures, which can occur in weakened bones from certain conditions like osteoporosis. Bone tumors can also be imaged. [1] 
Looks at bone integrity. The test is rarely needed.
Back Pain Patient Education Guide