Cervical Spine AP/LAT view
In humans, the cervical spine region consists of the neck, just below the head. It consists of seven vertebrae namely C1 to C7. Cervical spine x-rays are important to figure out problems in the neck that might happen due to falling, accidents, genetic problems or diseases. This procedure is a widely used diagnostic tool in the field of medicine today and is also used as a monitoring tool for people with pre-existing health conditions like scoliosis, osteoporosis and degenerative disc disease.
This procedure is also used to look for tumors or abnormal growth in the soft tissue in the neck. Even though an x-ray cannot look at the soft tissue directly, the effect of growths in the bone can be looked at, although more tests would be needed to confirm any diagnosis.
Preparation and Procedure
Before the procedure, the patient will be asked to remove any jewelry, glasses or metallic objects that might obstruct with the x-ray images. Also, they might be asked to wear a hospital gown and may need to change positions to capture different images.
During the procedure, the patient will typically stand or sit or be asked to lie down on an x-ray table. They will be positioned by a radiology technician or a doctor in order to capture images in various angles. The technician/doctor will then focus the x-ray machine on the cervical spine area taking images from different perspectives..,m
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