A Patient Enters the ED with a Possible Cervical Spine

question 49

Multiple Choice

A patient enters the ED with a possible cervical spine fracture.The initial AP and lateral projections were negative for fracture of C1 to C6.The ED physician wants a projection to demonstrate the C7-T1.Which of the following projections would demonstrate these structures?

• A)AP axial projection with 35° to 40° cephalad angle
• B)Ottonello projection
• C)Fuchs or Judd projection
• D)Cervicothoracic lateral

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