Bone scan for neck fusion problems
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This study uses a special bone scan to check if the neck bones did not fuse properly after your surgery. It may help find the cause of ongoing neck pain and guide further treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 21 years old.
- You have had cervical spine fusion surgery (a procedure to join bones in your neck) and are being treated at one of the participating clinics.
- One year after your surgery, you have significant neck pain or disability (a score greater than 5 on the Neck Disability Index).
- You are covered by a national health insurance plan (such as French Social Security).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and have no allergy to the imaging tracer used.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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