1. To review the historical background, radiosynthesis and pharmacokinetics of 18F-NaF
2. To showcase clinical applications of 18F-NaF
3. To compare the performances of18F-NaF and Tc-MDP in functional musculoskeletal imaging
Renewed Interest
Radiosynthesis and Pharmacokinetics
Clinical Applications
• Benign Bone Disease
• Malignant Bone Disease
Comparison with 99mTc-MDP
Future Direction and Summary
Sevao, A,
Lim, R,
Fluorine-18 Sodium Fluoride: Resurgence and Clinical Utility. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL.
http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14001633.html