Cervical Spine additional views
Swimmers Projection
1. What anatomy do we visualise on a swimmer’s projection?
2. What is the downside to using a swimmer’s projection?
3. What is the result if the raised arm isn’t flat against the trolley?
4. What is the centring point for the swimmer’s projection?
C1/C2 open mouth projection
1. What bony anatomy is visualised on this projection?
2. How is the patient positioned, and why is this sometimes difficult?
3. What is the centring point for this projection?
Oblique projection
1. Why might we need to obtain oblique projections?
2. What equipment do we use to immobilise patients for spine examinations?