cervical spine

Question 1

equipment

Answer 1

• vertical wall stand
• grid for AP view
• anatomical markers
• image receptors

Question 2

clinical indications

Answer 2

• generic neck pain
• neurological symptoms
• reduced range of movement/ loss of motility

Question 3

conditions

Answer 3

• carcinoma
• rheumatoid arthritis
• ankylosing spondylitis
• spondylosis
• cervical rib

Question 4

what should be included in collimation

Answer 4

• C3-T1
• mandible (symphysis menti) + occiput superimposed
• whole length of transverse processes

Question 5

image criteria

Answer 5

• 3 forms of ID
• no rotation
• spinous processes in midline
• anatomical markers

Question 6

SID

Answer 6

150cm
- because of large source (width of shoulders large gap between neck and IR)

Question 7

centering

Answer 7

2.5cm inferior + posterior to angle of mandible

Question 8

AP adontoid peg SID

Answer 8

100cm

Question 9

centre for AP adontoid peg

Answer 9

centre through open mouth at level of mastoid process
- mouth open for exposure

Question 10

what should the horizontal lateral beam collimate include

Answer 10

EAM to C7/T1 junction
- spinous processes
- anterior soft tissues