cervical spine oblique x ray positioning

Cervical spine oblique x ray positioning series#

specialized projections of the cervical spine often requested to assess for spinal stability.

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 C-Spine positioning The pa axial oblique projection of the cervical spine include the following: RAO, LAO The position used to demonstrate the absence of.

also known as a 'peg' projection it demonstrates the C1 (atlas) and C2 (axis).

This can be a cassette or vertical DDR system. The arms should be by the sides and the shoulders should be as low as possible. Patient rotated 45 to place spinal column directly over midline of x ray table.

This projection shows an anterior and posterior oblique patient position. anterior-posterior relationship of the vertebral bodies The patient stands or sits with the posterior aspect of their head and shoulders against the image receptor. The patient should be positioned with the shoulder against the cassette holder. Exposure Criteria: Optimal density and contrast clearly demonstrate zygapophyseal joint from L1 to L5.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.

Cervical spine oblique x ray positioning 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.