Evaluation of neck pain with (18)F-NaF PET/CT.

Aim: (18)F-Sodium fluoride ((18)F-NaF) PET/computed tomography (CT) has improved spatial resolution in the cervical spine compared with single photon emission computed tomography/CT techniques using traditional tracers. Limited data are available, however, on its effectiveness in the management of the symptomatic cervical spine, and the aim of this study was therefore to elucidate this issue.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective study was carried out between April 2011 and April 2012.