Welcome to part three of our three-part series on planar bone scans!

In this episode, Dr. Ziad Risheq breaks down the basic patterns of pathological tracer uptake you’ll encounter in nuclear medicine. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to sharpen your diagnostic eye, this is a must-watch!

🧠 What’s covered?

• Systemic approach to identify different patterns of uptake and their clinical significance 
• Recognize the different patterns of abnormal perfusion and uptake in the dynamic and blood pool phase
• Examples of most common pathologies encountered in routine 3-phase bone scans

With real-life case examples and clear explanations, Dr. Risheq shows how these patterns can help you quickly narrow down possible diagnoses. It’s the kind of pattern recognition that forms the backbone of everyday clinical imaging interpretation.

Perfect for learners who want to build confidence in reading bone scans—and a great companion to parts one and two of the series!

Learning objectives

After watching this video, learners will be able to:

1. Identify and describe the basic patterns of pathological uptake in early and delayed phases in 3-phase bone scans.
2. Recognize how different patterns correspond to different pathophysiological processes.
3. Apply pattern-based reasoning to guide clinical interpretation of scintigraphic or hybrid imaging findings.