![]() ![]() non-angled AP radiograph of C1 and C2.specialised projections of the cervical spine often requested to assess for spinal stability.modified lateral projection of the cervical spine to visualise the C7/T1 junction.demonstrated the intervertebral foramina of the side positioned closer to the image receptor.demonstrates the intervertebral foramina of the side positioned further from the image receptor.also known as a 'peg' projection it demonstrates the C1 (atlas) and C2 (axis).ROUTINE POSITIONS: AP Open Mouth Flexion and Extension Laterals Left Lateral Obliques (RPO, LPO). anterior-posterior relationship of the vertebral bodies CERVICAL SPINE WITH OBLIQUES (NON-TRAUMA).A lateral view in isolation will only detect 75 of c-spine injuries. This combination allows for good visualisation of the entire cervical spine. soft tissue structures around the c spine Where plain radiography is indicated, three films are taken of the cervical spine: lateral, anteroposterior (AP) and open mouth (peg) views.anteroposterior projection of the cervical spine demonstrating the vertebral bodies and intervertebral spaces.Note: in the absence of CT 5 views of the C-spine should be performed: AP, lateral, obliques and odontoid 5. The CS is composed of seven cervical vertebrae from C 1 to C 7 (cranial to caudal), from the base of the skull (C 1) down to the top of the shoulders (C 7).The anatomy differs among them. IndicationsĬervical spine radiographs are indicated for a variety of settings including 1-3:Ī decision to pursue C-spine imaging of any kind should be cross-referenced with the 'Canadian C-Spine Rule' for C-spine imaging due to its high sensitivity and specificity 4. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine showed spinal cord signal. Plain-film X-ray of the spine: this helps in diagnosing, localizing the level of injury, and also to ruling out other traumatic associated bony lesions such as chance fracture, vertebral body, and spinous process fractures. The cervical spine series is a set of radiographs taken to investigate the bony structures of the cervical spine, albeit commonly replaced by the CT, the cervical spine series is an essential trauma radiograph for all radiographers to understand. The authors present 2 cases involving patients who presented with myelopathy. ![]()
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