![]() non-angled AP radiograph of C1 and C2.specialized projections of the cervical spine often requested to assess for spinal stability. More likely to avoid structures overlapping the odontoid than with the open mouth odontoid view.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.Centre: C4, collimate to the 18 x 24cm film size. (to match the lordotic curve of the cervical spine, to penetrate the intervertebral disc spaces) Collimation. soft tissue structures around the c spine Directed to the level of C4, which is approximately the level of the angle of the mandible.anteroposterior projection of the cervical spine demonstrating the vertebral bodies and intervertebral spaces.The height of each joint space should be roughly equal at all levels. Note: in the absence of CT 5 views of the C-spine should be performed: AP, lateral, obliques and odontoid 5. The height of the cervical vertebral bodies should be approximately equal on the AP view. A lateral view in isolation will only detect 75 of c-spine injuries. ![]() This combination allows for good visualisation of the entire cervical spine. 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. Where plain radiography is indicated, three films are taken of the cervical spine: lateral, anteroposterior (AP) and open mouth (peg) views. ![]() 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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