Bone scintigraphy without waiting is available for international and local patients. No special preparation is needed, and there is no requirement to fast before the procedure. The scan is painless. If you have prior imaging studies such as CT, MRI, or PET from another center, please bring them on a CD.
Bone Scintigraphy (Osteoscintigraphy)
Bone scintigraphy in Israel, also known as osteoscintigraphy, is a reliable diagnostic method that enables full skeletal imaging. It is widely used to detect fractures, infections, degenerative bone diseases, and bone scan metastases. The specific type of radionuclide bone imaging is determined by the referring physician.
Preparation for the Procedure
How the Procedure Is Performed
- Planar Osteoscintigraphy: A radiopharmaceutical, commonly Tc-99m MDP or Tc-MDP, is injected into a vein. Patients are encouraged to drink 6–8 glasses of water after the injection to facilitate distribution. The agent accumulates in bones over 2–4 hours. During this time, patients may wait at the clinic or leave temporarily. Once ready, a nuclear bone scan is performed, lasting about 30 minutes.
- Dynamic Bone Scintigraphy: This involves sequential scanning. After intravenous injection of the tracer, the initial dynamic phase takes about 10 minutes. A delayed skeletal scintigraphy is performed 2–4 hours later.
- SPECT or SPECT-CT: For greater diagnostic detail, bone scan procedures using 3D visualization such as SPECT or SPECT-CT may be conducted. These are done after the planar scan and typically add about 10 minutes to the total time without increasing radiation dosage or requiring additional injections.
Are There Any Side Effects?
There are no known side effects from Tc-MDP in Israel or other types of bone scintigraphy abroad. The procedure is safe and well tolerated.
FAQ
Israel is renowned for its quality of healthcare all over the world. The Sourasky Medical Center is at the forefront of medical care. We apply the latest and most sophisticated technologies for advanced therapeutic services and precise diagnostic testing. Our state-of-the-art facilities will ensure that you feel as comfortable as possible throughout your stay. Our English speaking exceptional doctors are esteemed internationally for their expertise and pioneering techniques, and about 90% of them have practiced or trained abroad, at leading healthcare facilities in North America or Europe.
The Medical Center complies with international standards for medical procedures, diagnostic testing, and clinical research.
We are a department within the Medical Center. All the stuff and members are employees of the Medical Center. We are not an agent. When you deal with us, you deal directly with the Medical center. Therefore, there are no extra fees or commissions on top of the price of treatments.
Tel Aviv is centrally located, an easy plane flight from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the U.S. Convenient flights are available from major cities throughout the world from a broad spectrum of airlines.
Just 20 minutes from Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport, the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center is located in the heart of Tel Aviv, Israel's most vibrant metropolis and the center of the country's finance, commerce, arts, culture, and entertainment activities. The Medical Center is just a several-minute drive from the beautiful, relaxing beaches of the Mediterranean Sea. Tel Aviv is blessed with a comfortable climate: short, mild winters with plenty of pleasant, sunny days, delightful spring and fall seasons, and a constantly sunny summer from June through October.
Tel Aviv is a cosmopolitan city that offers so much to tourists and residents alike. With a wide array of accommodation options—from luxurious to low-budget hotels—Tel Aviv is an extremely friendly city for visitors seeking medical treatment. This European-style city offers an excellent public transportation system. There are highly accessible convenience supermarkets and coffee shops—usually open 24 hours a day—within walking distance of the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. There is an abundance of shopping, ranging from clothing boutiques and artisan crafts to art galleries and leading international brand shops.
Given the outstanding level of quality care, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center’s fees are surprisingly reasonable. In most instances, treatment at the Medical Center, including medical fees and travel expenses, are considerably lower than comparable medical facilities in the US or Europe.
The cost of treatment varies significantly, depending upon the type of treatment and its complexity. Please contact our Medical Tourism Center to provide the details of your required treatment and we will be happy to provide you a price quote
The price list for the various medical treatments that we offer can be found on the Israeli Ministry of Health's website.
Please refer to the column titled: Price for patient from abroad.
It is important to ensure you have the correct documentation required to enter the country. For example, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day you enter Israel. Visitors from some countries must have a tourist visa. We recommend that you check the website of the local Israeli Consulate in your country for more specific information.
The staff at the Medical Tourism Center is ready and willing to assist you with all your needs. We will be more than happy to discuss your specific situation and provide you with any additional information regarding our medical services, doctors and facilities. If necessary we can provide you testimonials from former patients. Please feel free to contact us today.
