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Introduction
‘This is an x-ray of the cervical spine in AP/lateral/open-mouth view. It is (is not) an adequate film because C1 to C7/T1 junction have (have not) been included.’
Summary
- A
Address
- A
Adequate
- A
Alignment
- B
Bone
- C
Cartilage
- E
Everything else
Checklist
Address
Name and date of birth
Adequate (views)
Non-trauma : AP and lateral
Trauma:
1. AP
2. lateral, C1 to C7/T1
3. peg view/open mouth
Alignment
Lateral view:
anterior longitudinal line
posterior longitudinal line
spinolaminar line
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