X-Ray Cervical Spine Neutral Position

X-Ray Cervical Spine Neutral Position is the radiography procedure that is used to view the seven vertebrae in the neck region, intervertebral discs, and surrounding soft tissues.  For the procedure, the patient is positioned with the head straight in a neutral position. Doctors usually recommend this test to detect the problems such as neck pain, suspected tumor, the orientation of vertebrae, etc. 

Why is X-Ray Cervical Spine Neutral Position Done?

• The X-Ray Cervical Spine Neutral Position is recommended to the patient to assess the neck region to detect the root cause of neck pain, upper back pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness in the arm or hands.
• Fracture or Injury to the spinal bone
• Suspected tumors/ abnormal masses
• Spinal Infection
• Cervical vertebrae dislocation

What is the procedure for X-Ray Cervical Spine Neutral Position?

The X-Ray radiologist will explain the procedure of X-Ray Cervical Spine Neutral Position.

Preparation

Female patients need to inform the radiologist/ physician about their pregnancy before undergoing the procedure.

Side Effects

No side effects are there.

Cost of X-Ray Cervical Spine Neutral Position

The cost of an X-Ray Cervical Spine Neutral Position near me in Delhi ranges from INR to INR