2024年6月21日 · The thoracic spine series is comprised of two standard projections along with a range of additional projections depending on clinical indications. The series is often utilized in the context of trauma, postoperative imaging and for chronic conditions.

2023年3月23日 · The entire thoracic spine should be visible from T1 to T12: no patient rotation as evident by central spinous processes with sternoclavicular joints appearing equidistant; intervertebral joints are seen in profile

2024年6月21日 · The thoracic spine series is comprised of two standard projections along with a range of additional projections depending on clinical indications. The series is often utilised in the context of trauma, postoperative imaging and for chronic conditions.

2024年7月18日 · adequate image penetration and image contrast is evident by clear visualization of thoracic vertebral bodies, with both trabecular and cortical bone demonstrated. visualization of the upper thoracic spine is often difficult given the patient thickness at this region.

2020年10月11日 · The thoracic spine (often shortened to T-spine) forms the middle part of the vertebral column. It extends from below C7 of the cervical spine to above L1 of the lumbar spine. There are 12 thoracic vertebra, termed T1-T12. The thoracic spine is unique due to its articulation with ribs via costal facets. The ribs restrict the movement of the ...

2024年8月9日 · The thoracic spine series for pediatrics consists of an anteroposterior and a lateral projection.

2024年7月18日 · These views are specialized projections to provide functional tests 1 of lumbar spine instability, often in the context of spondylolisthesis. Patient position. the patient is positioned erect: ideally, spinal imaging should be taken erect in the setting of non-trauma to give a functional overview of the lumbar spine

2024年8月12日 · This projection demonstrates the thoracic spine orthogonal to the AP thoracic spine view. It is useful in diagnosing fractures in pediatric patients. Patient position. the patient is erect with the left shoulder in contact with the upright detector

2024年6月21日 · PA/AP view. the entire lumbar spine should be visible, with a demonstration of T11/T12 superiorly and the sacrum inferiorly. often performed erect unless otherwise indicated. lateral view. visualization of lumbar vertebral bodies, pedicles, and facet joints. ideal projection when examining for suspected fractures

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