Whole Body Bone Scans to Diagnose Peripheral and Axial Arthritis: Diagnostic Accuracy, Harms, and Guidelines

Question

1. What is the diagnostic accuracy of whole body bone scans for the diagnosis of peripheral and axial inflammatory arthritis?
2. What are the harms of whole body bone scans for the diagnosis of peripheral and axial inflammatory arthritis?
3. What are the evidence-based guidelines associated with whole body bone scans for the diagnosis of peripheral and axial inflammatory arthritis?

Key Message

Three non-randomized studies were identified regarding whole body bone scans for the diagnosis of peripheral and axial inflammatory arthritis.