![]() non-angled AP radiograph of C1 and C2.specialized projections of the cervical spine often requested to assess for spinal stability. Cervical malalignment is a major source of pain, disability, and poor surgical outcomes, and may lead to cervical myelopathy, as cervical deformity may cause spinal cord tension and compression 1-3.modified lateral projection of the cervical spine to visualize 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).anterior-posterior relationship of the vertebral bodies An X-ray can show changes in the spine, such as bone spurs, that indicate cervical spondylosis.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. 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. 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.
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