Case Study: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham identifies the cause of post-spinal-fusion pain with Siemens Healthineers SPECT/CT

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham improves spinal pain diagnosis with Siemens Healthineers SPECT/CT in 3 hours

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham faced a challenge in diagnosing the cause of severe back pain in a patient following spinal fusion surgery, as routine X-rays were inconclusive. To precisely locate the source of bone stress and pathology, they utilized a Siemens Healthineers Symbia Pro.specta SPECT/CT system for a advanced 99mTc HMDP bone scan.

The solution from Siemens Healthineers involved performing a detailed SPECT/CT study, which combined high-quality anatomical CT imaging with metabolic SPECT data. This integrated approach clearly identified multiple issues, including a fractured stabilization rod and screw, along with facet joint arthropathy as the primary pain source. The precise results provided by Siemens Healthineers' technology enabled an accurate diagnosis that guided effective patient management.

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham