The Value of SPECT-CT in Diagnosing Complex Non-Arthritic and Non-Neoplastic Conditions of the Foot and Ankle

There is little information on the value of using single photon emission computerized tomography-computed tomography (SPECT-CT) in non-arthritic and non-neoplastic conditions of the foot and ankle (F&A). The vast majority of studies have investigated the role of SPECT-CT in degenerative conditions, bony pathology, and neoplastic conditions. The diagnostic value of SPECT-CT in purely non-arthritic and non-neoplastic conditions, in the absence of other conclusive radiological findings, is yet to be clarified. The aim of this study was to evaluate the value of SPECT-CT in a cohort of patients with complex F&A pathology, in whom diagnostic uncertainty existed after conventional imaging techniques, and to assess its added value in routine clinical practice.