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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Anahita Deylamsalehi, M.D.[2]

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Bone scan could be used when there is a high clinical suspicion for osteomyelitis while plain X-rays are negative.^[1]
Bone scan is not accurate in neuropathic patients, since it might become falsely positive in presence of hyperemia or charcot joint.

Leukocyte or white blood cells scan could be used when there is a high clinical suspicion for osteomyelitis while plain X-rays are negative.^[1]
In contrast to bone scan, it is reliable even in neuropathic patients.
Leukocyte or white blood cells scan has a higher specificity for ostemyelitis diagnosis compared to the bone scan.