OVERVIEW On the axial scans we look for fractures and many of the abnormalities we have discussed on the sagittal scans like atlanto axial distance, pre vertebral soft tissue thickening and facet abnormalities (which we will look at tomorrow). Here we look at 2 specific regions to assess. AXIAL SCANS AXIAL SCANS TRANSVERSE FORAMEN FRACTURE […]
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CORONAL SCANS CORONAL OVERVIEW Whilst we look at the entire spine on the coronal reformats the Axial region is most important. Similar to the open mouth view on X-Ray, on the coronal scans assess for the following: Atlanto Occipital Joint. Atlanto Axial Joints. Dens. Position of dens relative to C1 lateral masses. Alignment of Atlanto
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