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How To Detect Upper Cervical Instability Or Subluxations?
Question: Whic are the names of the xyays that are used to rule out upper cervical instability or subluxations at the c-0 to c-4 cervical spine levels? such as odonroid, flextion. Which xray views are needed to obtain a diagnosis
Brief Answer:
functional radiography
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is called functional xray images and are used for more detailed visualisation of vertebrae since anteroposterior and lateral views are not sufficient enough in most cases. However,if there is suspect of vertebral fractures then ct scan or mri must be done .
Wish you good health. Regards
functional radiography
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is called functional xray images and are used for more detailed visualisation of vertebrae since anteroposterior and lateral views are not sufficient enough in most cases. However,if there is suspect of vertebral fractures then ct scan or mri must be done .
Wish you good health. Regards
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