Change:  It may be possible to include the C1/C2 articulations and the odontoid process on the AP cervical spine image. The neck extension associated with the fitting of a hard cervical collar may achieve this result without any special effort. Short FFD Technique Some radiographers advocate the   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1458)

Change: unlabelled anatomy labelled anatomy Radiographic TechniqueThere are a number of objectives when performing the AP open mouth odontoid peg view superimpose the outer table of the occiput of the skull with the patient's central incisors position the patient's head in a true AP position ensure the patient's   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1406)

Change: patient. Beam angulation can achieve a similar result. Fuchs View This image is a coned OM for odontoid peg (Fuch's View...eponym rather thanView). profanity). The original cone marks are displayed. A frequent failing of this view is underexposure (this image   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1410)

Change: peg (Fuch's View...eponym rather than profanity). The original cone marks are displayed. A frequent failing of this view is underexposure (this image is slightly underexposed). The exposure technique should be as for an OM projection of the facial bones rather than an AP cervical spine projection. Moving Jaw Technique It   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1393)

Change: arrows) suggesting a Jefferson's fracture.. The CT demonstrates non-fusion ofan theincomplete anterior arch of C1 and posteriorspina bifida archesocculta of C1.the posterior neural arch.Conclusion The AP odontoid peg view can be a challenge for   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1405)

Change: wherewherein producing diagnostic images displaces the goal of patient safety.The most hazardous radiographic practice in a trauma setting is spinal flexion and extension views. Flexion and extension views of   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1366)

Change: This is a slightly different projection to the conventional AP peg view. Note that the C1/C2 facet joints are not clearly seen and and C1 has a semi-axial appearance. A frequent failing of this view is underexposure (this image is slightly underexposed). The exposure technique should be as   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1349)

Change:  hypoplastic, separated from the body of C2, or (as in this case) absent. Conclusion The The AP odontoid peg view can be a challenge for radiographers. A sound knowledge of normal anatomy, pathological appearances and positioning techniques is essential. ....back to the applied radiography home page here   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1300)

Change:  That is to say,ie the patient's head is turned to the left 3. Ensure the Patient's Mouth is open as Wide as Possible Image 1 This is an unusually good effort by the patient to achieve a wide open mouth Image 2 This image has multiple positioning errors.   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1292)

Change: un unstablean unstable cervical fracture. A healthy level of paranioaparanoia is a good thing. Immobolisationthing. Immobilisation of the patient's head and neck is more important than achieviing achieving the correct position for imaging. It is very easy to fall into the trap of "goal displacement" where producing   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 1295)