Which of the following imaging modalities and/or procedures will provide the best assessment for osteomyelitis of the foot?

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Nuclear medicine imaging, specifically bone scan using technetium-99m (Tc-99m) labeled radiopharmaceuticals such as methylene diphosphonate (MDP) or hydroxymethylene diphosphonate (HDP), is the most sensitive and specific imaging modality for detecting osteomyelitis in the foot. It can detect early changes of osteomyelitis before they become apparent on other imaging modalities such as X-ray, CT, or MRI. Other imaging modalities may be used to confirm or further evaluate the extent of the disease, but bone scanning is the primary choice for initial screening and diagnosis.

Which of the Following Imaging Modalities And/or Procedures Will Provide