X-RAY OF CERVICAL SPINE LATERAL

X-Ray Cervical Spine Lateral view is an imaging test that aids in detecting cervical spine fractures, dislocations, bone lesions, and degenerative disorders. It makes any abnormalities in the neck and cervical spine easier to see.

Indication

This view is used to detect and diagnose the problem and its causes

• • long-lasting neck or upper back discomfort.
  • check for spinal fractures (vertebrae).
  • spine tumors, arthritis, osteoporosis, or infections.
  • Disc abnormalities such as spondylolisthesis,
  • degeneration, or ruptured disc.
  • lordosis(Anomalies in the spine's curvature)
  • kyphosis, scoliosis, or birth deformities.
  • Limb pain
  • Trauma
  • Zygapophyseal joints.
  • The cervical spine's surrounding soft tissue structures.
  • Spinous processes.
  • Anterior-posterior relationship of the vertebral bodies.

Patient preparation

• • Remove any metal components, especially jewellery, hairbands, wristwatch, piercings, as well as other materials of the same kind, from bodily regions getting inspected to avoid a dazzling or void spot from showing on the scanning image.
  • If you're expecting, inform the x-ray technician immediately.
  • Take out all the artifacts from the ponytail, especially ear clips, hair grips, and dentures.

Procedure

• • Patient should stand in a lateral position so interpupillary line is perpendicular to the cassette or IR
  • Mid-sagittal plan is parallel along with the cassette or IR