Diagnostic Tests for the Spine

Radiographic Evaluation of the Spine

Cervical Spine

• Antero-posterior (AP) - visualisation of the general alignment of the vertebra
• Lateral - visualisation of the general alignment of the vertebra. Also can be visualised is the presence of any increased angulation between the vertebral bodies, avulsion fractures or facet joint widening
• Odontoid view - visualisation of the atlantoaxial joint
• Oblique views - allows visualisation of the pedicles and intervertebral foramen

Thoracolumbar Spine

• Antero-posterior (AP)
• Lateral
• Oblique

Radiographs according to Pathology (cervical spine only)

Subluxation of cervical vertebra

• Lateral flexion / extension view

Articular masses

• Pillar view 

Computer Tomography (CT)

Useful in diagnosing and evaluating:

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