Clinical: Contralateral Oblique View

Question 1

When in a contralateral oblique (CLO) view, what are the 2 safety barrier options that can be used by physicians during the mild Procedure?

Answer 1

• Epidurogram (w/ myelographically compatible contrast)
• Ventral interlaminar line (VILL) - bony landmarks

Question 2

What’s a quick & easy way to differentiate right from left CLO?

Answer 2

Look at Scotty Dog’s hind leg

Question 3

Locate the vertebral bodies in this 40-45° CLO, X-Ray (contralateral oblique, radiograph)

Answer 3

Vertebral bodies

Question 4

Locate the transverse processes in this 40-45° CLO, X-Ray (contralateral oblique, radiograph)

Answer 4

Transverse processes

Question 5

Locate the pedicles in this 40-45° CLO, X-Ray (contralateral oblique, radiograph)

Answer 5

Pedicles

Question 6

Locate the superior articulating processes in this 40-45° CLO, X-Ray (contralateral oblique, radiograph)

Answer 6

Superior articulating processes

Question 7

Locate the inferior articulating processes in this 40-45° CLO, X-Ray (contralateral oblique, radiograph)

Answer 7

Inferior articulating processes

Question 8

Locate the pars interarticularis (aka pars) in this 40-45° CLO, X-Ray (contralateral oblique, radiograph)

Answer 8

Pars interarticularis (aka pars)

Question 9

Locate the facet joint space in this 40-45° CLO, X-Ray (contralateral oblique, radiograph)

Answer 9

Facet joint space

Question 10

Locate the disc space in this 40-45° CLO, X-Ray (contralateral oblique, radiograph)

Answer 10

Disc space