A Patient Enters the ED with a Possible Cervical Spine

question 26

Multiple Choice

A patient enters the ED with a possible cervical spine fracture.The initial AP and lateral projections were negative for fracture.The ED physician wants a projection to demonstrate the vertebral pedicles.Which of the following projections would demonstrate these structures safely?

• A) AP axial projection with 35° to 40° cephalad angle
• B) Ottonello projection
• C) Articular pillar view projection
• D) AP axial projection using 45° lateromedial and 15° cephalad angle

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