The value of erect radiographs in cervical spine injury.
Certain flexion injuries of the cervical spine may be evident radiologically only if the patient is radiographed in the erect position. Because radiographs of an injured patient are usually obtained in the supine position, the abovementioned injuries may be overlooked. The importance of radiographs taken with the patient in the erect position is illustrated by a case report.
D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011187:Posture; D011859:Radiography