OVERVIEW Assessment on AP consists of two views. AP of the neck. AP Open Mouth. OPEN MOUTH VIEW OPEN MOUTH OVERVIEW The open mouth view is used to assess for fractures and also for any lateral instability at the C1/2 articulation. NORMAL Normally the dens (Pink star) should be: Centred between the […]
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OVERVIEW Assessment on AP consists of two views. AP of the neck. AP Open Mouth. AP ALIGNMENT AP ALIGNMENT OVERVIEW Assessment is a bit more limited on the AP but look for the following: Alignment of the lateral margins of the spine. Spinous processes are centred and evenly spaced. Interpedical
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OVERVIEW On the lateral view the other areas to assess are the facet joints, the interspinous and spinolamellar distances, disc spaces and the pre vertebral soft tissue. FACET JOINTS FACET JOINTS FACET JOINT The facet joints are important to assess on a lateral for alignment and width , in addition to the presence of any
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OVERVIEW The axial region which is the occipito axial to C3 level, is a bit more complex and difficult to assess on x-ray due to the overlap of bone. In this section we will look at identifying the normal structures in this region on a lateral x-ray. AXIAL REGION ANATOMY AXIAL REGION ATLANTO OCCIPITAL
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OVERVIEW This is usually the initial method of imaging although in severe injuries the patient may have a CT done first. We will go through what to assess on each of the views. X-RAY X-RAY VIEWS NEEDED Minimal views are: AP. Lateral (Base of occiput down to C7/T1). Open mouth view.
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