MULTIDIRECTIONAL ASSESSMENT OF BONE STRUCTURE INCLUDING RADIOISOTOPIC ANALYSIS IN PERIMENOPAUSAL WOMEN.

Objective: In postmenopausal period, changes in bone turnover markers (BTM), vitamin D3, cytokines and parathyroid hormone (PTH) are frequently observed. The study was to assess bone mineral density (BMD) and bone metabolism index (IBM) in the perimenopausal women.

Design Years: 2013-2014.

The assessment of testosterone and radioisotopic index of bone metabolism and bone mineral density in men with testosterone deficiency after one year of testosterone therapy.

Background: Testosterone deficiency in men is characterized by typical symptoms of hypogonadism and negative influence on the preservation of bone mass. In this study, we analysed the relationship between testosterone concentration and bone metabolism. Moreover, we assessed the impact of one-year compensation of testosterone deficiency in elderly men on bone metabolism and bone mineral density.

Radioisotopic assessment of bone metabolism of the operated vertebra after inter-process stabilizer implantation in the lumbar segment of the spine.

Introduction: Lack of efficacy of pharmacotherapy and physiotherapy in spinal pain syndrome is an indication for intervertebral stabilizer implantation between the processes in the lumbar segment of the spine.

Material And Methods: The group consisted of 32 patients qualified after radioisotopic single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography (SPECT/CT) examinations with assessment of bone metabolism and mineral density. For comparative purposes, the L2 vertebra was defined as normal.

The own method and program of isotope quantitatively assessment of perfusion in muscles of upper limbs (initial report).

Background: The issue of blood flow in muscles has been dealt with for many years. However, most often it was assessed qualitatively with standard vascular examinations. The quantitatively perfusion assessment is indispensable in the normal and pathological conditions.

Reliability of different radioisotopic techniques in diagnosing solitary hot spots in the spine of patients with malignant neoplasm.

Introduction: Early diagnosis of spinal metastases is of key importance in further therapeutic management.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the reliability of single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) or SPECT and computed tomography (SPECT/CT) in the diagnosis of solitary hot nodules in the spine identified by scintigraphy.

Patients And Methods: In this retrospective study, 70 patients with neoplastic disease and a solitary nodule detected in the spine were analyzed.