Jul 26, 2024 · The AP oblique cervical spine projections are supplementary views to the standard AP, odontoid and lateral images in the cervical spine series and are always done bilaterally for comparison purposes.

Radiologists consider a cervical spine X-ray to be of good quality when the lateral view shows all 7 cervical vertebrae plus the C7-T1 junction. The density should be appropriate with soft …

Mar 29, 2023 · The cervical spine (often shortened to C-spine) is the upper part of the spine extending from the skull base to the thorax at the level of the first vertebra with a rib attached to it. It normally consists of seven vertebrae. Its main function is to support the skull and maintain the relative positions of the brain and spinal cord.

Mar 26, 2003 · Dr. Naveed Ahmad takes you through common routine cervical projections for imaging the cervical spine, including the anteroposterior (AP), AP open mouth, and lateral, as well as the less familiar oblique projections.

The central ray should be at the C4 level. To identify anterior from posterior oblique views, if you are only using "R" and "L" markers, the marker should be placed in front of the spine for anterior obliques and behind the spine for posterior obliques. If you are using "RPO" or "RAO" markers, it …

- trauma oblique is obtained w/ x-ray beam 45 deg off vertical, patient supine, & ungridded cassette horizontal & located towards opposite side of the patient; - this view shows pedicles & articular process well, although appearance of spine is slightly spread out; - major benefit of oblique view is that patient can remain supine;

5 days ago · See trauma C-spine for positioning.

Sarah and Brent demonstrate routine projections of the c spine on an ambulatory patient, including lateral, AP axial, PA axial oblique (RAO/LAO), and AP C1-C...

What do the PA Axial Oblique projections show? 1. RAO position shows the right side. 2. LAO shows the left side. If the c-spine obliquity is less than 45 degrees, the intervertebral foramina are narrowed or obscured and the pedicles are foreshortened.

Posterior Oblique (RPO/LPO) - intervertebral foramina and pedicles farthest from IR; Anterior Oblique (RAO/LAO) - intervertebral foramina and pedicles on the side of the patient closest to …