Which of the following conditions cannot be easily detected using a bone scan?
A)degenerative bone disease
B)Paget's disease
C)bone cancer
D)ligament damage
E)rheumatoid arthritis

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A bone scan uses a radioactive tracer to identify areas of bone growth or breakdown. Ligament damage does not involve changes in bone tissue and therefore cannot be easily detected using a bone scan. MRI or ultrasound imaging may be more effective in detecting ligament damage.

Which of the Following Conditions Cannot Be Easily Detected Using