Systematic Interpretation of the Spinal Radiograph

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Adequacy/Alignment

Adequacy

As in the adult, you should ensure that the entire cervical spine from the occipital condyles to the top of T1 is visible

Alignment

The same lines should be drawn as in the adult spine:

  1. Anterior aspect of the vertebral body
  2. Posterior aspect of the vertebral body
  3. Spino-laminar line
  4. Spinous process line