MIRA2004 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Intervertebral Foramina, Cervical Vertebrae, Bone Density

• School: Curtin University
• Department: Medical Imaging, Radiology & Radiography
• Course: MIRA2004
• Professor: Yasas Botenne

Document Summary

Patient stand in erect lateral position, either sitting or standing with shoulder against ir. Align midcoronal plane to cr and midnline of ir. Flexion and extension images demonstrate natural spinal curvature, range of spinal motion, and ligament stability. C1 through c7 should be included on ir; however, may not be completely visualised on some patients. No rotation of head is indicated by superimposed of both rami of mandible. Ensure a true lateral position, no should be well separated rotation of pelvis, shoulders, or head. For extension: spinous processes should be in close proximity. Apply close lateral collimation to relax and drop shoulders down and forward as far as possible. Centre cr to ir (top of ir about. 2. 5cm above eam) soft-tissue edges of the neck. Include as much of the sine length wise as possible to the upper and lower margins.