Radiolabeled anti granulocyte antibodies in the detection of osteo-articular prosthesis infection

Radiolabeled anti-granulocyte antibodies (immunoscintigraphy) are of demonstrated effectiveness in the diagnosis of infection. The osteo-articular prosthesis infection, instead of its low prevalence, needs an accurate and fast diagnosis. The immunoscintigraphy in this group of patients is a debated subject as the results seem to be related to the experience, interpretation criteria and patients clinical features. In general, immunoscintigraphy is an useful technique with an easy, safe and fast preparation. (author)