A system for evaluation of the lateral cervical sp

A system for evaluation of the lateral cervical spine radiograph

1 Assess prevertebral soft-tissue swelling ( Figure 30.14 2 Assess sagittal alignment using three imaginary lines ( Figure 30.15 ). 3 Assess for instability ( Figure 30.16 ): a 3.5 /uni00A0 mm of sagittal translation; b sagittal angulation of >11° (compared with the adja cent level). Examiner Name Signature SENSORY MOTOR KEY SENSORY POINTS KEY MUSCLES A system for evaluation of the lateral cervical spine radiograph

1 Assess prevertebral soft-tissue swelling ( Figure 30.14 2 Assess sagittal alignment using three imaginary lines ( Figure 30.15 ). 3 Assess for instability ( Figure 30.16 ): a 3.5 /uni00A0 mm of sagittal translation; b sagittal angulation of >11° (compared with the adja cent level). Examiner Name Signature SENSORY MOTOR KEY SENSORY POINTS KEY MUSCLES