Fig. 2From: Impact of metal implants on xSPECT/CT Bone reconstruction: the “shining metal artefact”xSPECT Bone “shining metal artefact” in the elbow. SPECT/CT images of a 45-year-old male patient 6 months after osteosynthesis of a fracture of the proximal radius with persisting pain and suspicion for non-union. MIP image with xSPECT Bone reconstruction (d), fused sagittal SPECT/CT (e) and fused 3D reconstruction (f) show high “pseudouptake” of the plate and mini screws and true increased uptake in the non-union. Corresponding images (a–c) with conventional Flash3D reconstruction show no abnormal uptake of the radiotracer around the screws and no morphologic signs of loosening with maintained true uptake of the non-union. As a consequence of SPECT/CT, arthroplasty of the radial head was recommendedBack to article page