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C & T Spine (RAD125)

Special Views of the C and T-Spine

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What X-Ray Allows imaging of the Dens when the patient cannot open their mouth? AP Dens (Fuchs)
When positioning the patient for a Fuchs X-Ray, You should extend chin until the______ is near perpendicular to IR Mentomeatal line (MML)
The CR enters at the _________ when performing a AP Dens (Fuchs)? MSP, just distal to chin tip
What method employs a chewing motion that is known as "Wagging Jaw" Ottonello Method
Which position shows the LEFT Intervertebral Foramina Farther away from the board? RPO
Which position shows the RIGHT Intervertebral Foramina Farther away from the board? LPO
Which position shows the LEFT Intervertebral Foramina CLOSER to the board? LAO
Which position shows the RIGHT Intervertebral Foramina CLOSER to the board? RAO
Hyperextension Patient relax head as far back as possible
Hyperflexion Patient put chin as close to chest as possible
Place the Marker on the _______ side when patient is in LPO Position Right
Place the Marker on the _______ side when patient is in RPO Position Left
What X-Ray would we perform to show the degree of anterior/posterior movement of the Head/Neck Lateral C-Spine; Hyperflexion and Hyperextension
Do not attempt a Lateral C-Spine; Hyperflexion and Hyperextension X-Ray if the patient has/suspected to have a? Fracture
What X-Ray is best to visualize C7, T1 and/or T2 on lateral views? Lateral Cervicothoracic (Swimmer's)
Lateral Cervicothoracic (Swimmer's) Patient Position • Extend arm closer to IR above head, and rotate humeral head anteriorly • If upright, flex elbow, and rest forearm on head • Depress shoulder farther from IR
Angle the CR 3 to 5 degrees caudad for a Lateral Cervicothoracic (Swimmer's) only if- If the patients shoulder cannot be depressed
Arm closer to the board goes Up
Arm farther from the board goes Down
Lateral Cervicothoracic (Swimmer's) CR Placement Perpendicular to C7-T1 interspace if shoulder away from IR is depressed
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