X-ray procedure of 3⁄4 . cervical spine

The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Le Anh Viet - Radiologist - Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine - Vinmec Times City International Hospital.

The cervical spine consists of 7 vertebrae joined together to form a C shape. The cervical spine consists of 2 parts: the high cervical spine and the low cervical spine.
The high cervical spine includes the 1st vertebrae called the team vertebrae, the 2nd vertebrae called the axial vertebra. The low cervical spine consists of the remaining 5 cervical vertebrae with the vertebral body anteriorly and the vertebral arch posteriorly.
A number of diseases related to the cervical spine, which are prescribed by the doctor to take X-rays of the 3⁄4 cervical spine, include:
Cervical spine deformity due to a transition disorder with 8 cervical vertebrae
● Congenital adhesions of two cervical vertebrae
Cervical spondylosis
Injuries to the cervical vertebrae are mainly caused by traffic accidents, sports accidents, falls from high places... Injuries in the cervical spine include: Dislocation of the neck, fracture of the apex, fracture through the waist C2...
To accurately diagnose diseases or injuries related to the cervical spine, a specialist doctor will appoint someone X-ray disease of 3⁄4 cervical spine. This is an X-ray method that helps the doctor see clearly the cervical vertebrae and joints.

2.1 Preparation steps before taking the X-ray ● Instruct the patient after taking the X-ray order sheet to the designated imaging area.
● Explain to the patient the preparation process before the scan.
● Instruct the patient to expose the neck area to be photographed, ask the patient to remove any jewelry on the neck, if any.
2.2 Procedure for x-raying the 3⁄4 cervical spine The following is the procedure for taking an X-ray of the 3⁄4 cervical spine
● Instruct the patient to stand or sit in front of the film stand with both hands down along the body.
● The patient's face looks straight up to the chin.
● Align the spinal axis vertically with the patient's head tilted towards the ball at an angle of 15-20 degrees.
● The x-ray ball is projected horizontally at right angles to the film stand.
● Instruct the patient to keep the posture
● The distance of the film ball is 1m, focusing on the X-ray beam.
● Check the buttons on the control cabinet, observe the patient through the glass and press the X-ray generator button.

2.3 Evaluation of scan results After the X-ray results are available, the x-ray film must meet the following requirements:
● Clearly see the adapter hole on the side to be photographed, with a key hole shape.
● Clearly see cervical vertebrae from C1-C7 and joint slots.
● The film has contrast sharpness, the film is clean without scratches.
● Have patient's full name, P and T markings, date of capture.
Master Doctor Le Anh Viet has 07 years of experience working in the field of diagnostic imaging, performing well in diagnostic imaging techniques. Currently, the doctor is working at the Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
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