C-Spine

Cervical Spine 2 Views

Projections:

AP

Lateral

Swimmers

Odontoid (All ER)

Notes:

Odontoid

*Done on ER/Urgent Care or if Requested*

Align upper incisors with Mastoid Processes

Ensure C1 Tip and Lateral Masses are visualized

Cervical Spine 4 or More Views

Projections:

AP

Lateral

Flexion

Extension

Cervical Spine High 2 to 3 Views

Projections:

AP

Lateral

Odontoid

Notes:

Odontoid

*Done on ER/Urgent Care or if Requested*

Align upper incisors with Mastoid Processes

Ensure C1 Tip and Lateral Masses are visualized

CT Junction Spine 3 Views

Projections:

AP

Lateral

Swimmers

Criteria:

AP

- C3-T1 region demonstrated.

- No rotation

- Intervertebral disc spaces open

- Base of skull will superimpose C1-2

Lateral

- C1-7 visualized

- No rotation

Swimmers

- C4-T3 demonstrated

- Humeral heads separated

- Vertebral rotation to minimum

AP

Lateral

Swimmers

Odontoid

Fuchs

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