Cervical Plain Film Radiograph

Cervical Plain Film Radiograph

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Exam

Purpose

Prior Study

Findings

Underlying conditions increasing vulnerability to post traumatic injury

Injuries to the upper cervical spine (C2 and above) plus the occipital cervical junction

Ligamentous injuries

Bone fractures and/or other injuries

Hyperflexion injuries (below C2): Compressive side anterior to the fulcrum

Hyperflexion injuries (below C2): Distractive side posterior to the fulcrum

Hyperextension injuries (below C2): Compressive side posterior to the fulcrum

Hyperextension injuries (below C2): Distractive side anterior to the fulcrum

Rotational injuries

Axial-loading injuries

Shear injuries

Additional injury observations

Other