Lateral view of cervical spine x ray series#

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.Other tests, such as MRI, may be used to look for disk or nerve problems. A neck x-ray can also be used to help see if air passages are blocked by swelling in the neck or something stuck in the airway. demonstrated the intervertebral foramina of the side positioned closer to the image receptor The x-ray is used to evaluate neck injuries and numbness, pain, or weakness that does not go away.demonstrates the intervertebral foramina of the side positioned further from the image receptor.A lateral radiograph should be obtained and examined before any other views are taken. also known as a 'peg' projection it demonstrates the C1 (atlas) and C2 (axis) A lateral view of the cervical spine constitutes the most important radiographic examination of cervical spine injury and is taken as a horizontal beam that can be obtained before the patient is moved.2.5 cm above the jugular notch at the level of C4 collimation. anterior-posterior relationship of the vertebral bodies the detector is placed portrait, parallel to the long axis of the cervical spine on the patients left side the patient will have the neck in the extended (chin up) or flexion (chin down) position depending on the projection Technical factors.soft tissue structures around the c spine.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. For lateral imaging, measure mid cervical and at the level of the shoulder. Due to thickness differences of the cranial and caudal parts of the neck in large-breed dogs, such as Doberman pinschers, Great Danes, or mastiffs. 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. Measure the thickest portion of the neck that is within the area of collimation.

Lateral view of cervical spine x ray series#

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.