The Most Common Radiographic Abnormality Encountered in the Cervical Spine

question 23

Multiple Choice

The most common radiographic abnormality encountered in the cervical spine due to rheumatoid arthritis is __________.

• A) hypolordotic curve
• B) atlantoaxial subluxation or instability
• C) neuroforaminal encroachment
• D) tenosynovitis

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