DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING Plain radiographs

DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING Plain radiographs

A full cervical spine series includes anteroposterior and lateral radiographs of the whole cervical spine, and open mouth views. Clear visualisation of the cervicothoracic junction is essential in all cases of suspected spinal injury , as this is a common site for injury and often not seen on a plain radiograph. If a spinal fracture is identified then further imaging of the whole spine is required because there is a 15% incidence of a further spinal fracture. DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING Plain radiographs

A full cervical spine series includes anteroposterior and lateral radiographs of the whole cervical spine, and open mouth views. Clear visualisation of the cervicothoracic junction is essential in all cases of suspected spinal injury , as this is a common site for injury and often not seen on a plain radiograph. If a spinal fracture is identified then further imaging of the whole spine is required because there is a 15% incidence of a further spinal fracture. DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING Plain radiographs

A full cervical spine series includes anteroposterior and lateral radiographs of the whole cervical spine, and open mouth views. Clear visualisation of the cervicothoracic junction is essential in all cases of suspected spinal injury , as this is a common site for injury and often not seen on a plain radiograph. If a spinal fracture is identified then further imaging of the whole spine is required because there is a 15% incidence of a further spinal fracture.