X-Ray Thoracic Spine AP/LAT View Procedure

The thoracic spine's x-ray can be used to assess fractures in the twelve-bone structure. If the patient experiences numbness in their arm or hand, this x-ray is also taken. Thoracic spine x-rays are required in cases of accidents. This is done to ascertain whether he has internal wounds.

Why is X-Ray Thoracic Spine AP/LAT View Done?

This view is useful in assessing:

To See Fracture in T1-T12 Bones
Numbness In Both Hands or Arms
Collapse bone of the thoracic spine
Deformity
Trauma
Foreign body
Subluxation Or Kyphosis

Patient Preparation

To prevent a bright or blank spot on the diagnostic film, remove any metal-containing objects from the area of the body that is being scanned, such as jewellery or other similar objects.
Inform the technician if you are pregnant.

What is the procedure for X-ray Thoracic Spine AP/LAT View?

Depending on the clinical history, the patient is either upright or supine.
To provide a functional picture of the thoracic spine, spinal imaging should ideally be performed while standing upright and free from trauma.
Patients with suspected spinal injuries must always be imaged while lying flat on their backs.
In the lateral position, the patient must fold their hands over their heads and flex both of their knees toward their stomachs for stabilisation.