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What Does It Mean In A X-ray Report That C-spine Is Said To Be Straightening On Lateral View ?

Can you explain what it means when an xray of c-spine is said to be straightening on lateral view?
Thu, 29 Dec 2011
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thanks for choosing health care magic.Dear this means on view from side your spine is straighten ,and it has lost its curvature.This could be normal variant also or due to degenerative changes in spine.Depending upon the symptoms that you have your doctor will decides its importance.
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What Does It Mean In A X-ray Report That C-spine Is Said To Be Straightening On Lateral View ?

thanks for choosing health care magic.Dear this means on view from side your spine is straighten ,and it has lost its curvature.This could be normal variant also or due to degenerative changes in spine.Depending upon the symptoms that you have your doctor will decides its importance.