LUMBAR SPINE SACRUM COCCYX SI JOINTS SCOLIOSIS RT 175
AP, AP Axial (Ferguson) Both Obliques Lateral L5-S1 Spot LUMBAR SPINE AP, AP Axial (Ferguson) Both Obliques Lateral L5-S1 Spot
AP
AP NO FLEX LEGS FLEX PA
collimation
AP Axial Ferguson
FERGUSON METHOD
Flex legs shield
OBLIQUES RPO & LPO
30 – 50 degrees
L5 –S1 30 degrees
LUMBAR SPINE LAT
X-TABLE LATERAL
LUMBAR SPINE L5-S1 SPOT
OTHER POSTIONS LECTURE ONLY What projections can be taken to determine the range of motion of the spine at the level of the spinal fusion? FLEXION / EXTENSION BENDING (LATERAL)
bending These projections are functional studies of the lumbar spine to determine the range of motion of the spine at the point of spinal fusion. Following spinal fusion surgery, the orthopedic physician or neurosurgeon may order a study to evaluate the flexibility of the spine. These projections will require the patient to assume different positions to determine how much flexibility of the spine has returned. Early signs of scoliosis and herniated intervertebral disk or HNP can be evaluated with these projections.
Flexion / extenison
AP AXIAL SACRUM – CEPAHLIC COCCYX – CAUDAL LATERAL (s) SACRUM COCCYX AP AXIAL SACRUM – CEPAHLIC COCCYX – CAUDAL LATERAL (s)
Flex legs shield
AP – AXIAL BOTH OBLIQUES (SIDE UP) SACRAL ILIAC JOINTS AP – AXIAL BOTH OBLIQUES (SIDE UP)
“HIBBS” METHOD
Unilateral (usually bilateral)
PA - With no rotation of patient
SIDE UP (SIDE UP) SIDE DOWN SIDE UP
SPINE – POSITIONS FOR BEST SEEN? INTERVERTEBRAL FORAMEN ZYGOAPOPHYSEAL ARTICUALTIONS C.SP T.SP L.SP SI joints
Scoliosis series
LONG SID 72” + 14 X 36” GRID CASSETTE
SHOULD INCLUDE TO ACETABULUM
72 – 80 “ SID
Scoliosis cassette 14x 36” Different speed screens Top to bottom
Remove bucky tray
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