title: Modified Pawlow projection for the upper thoracic spine.
abstract: Adequate visualization of the upper thoracic spine can be difficult using conventional lateral projection techniques. This article describes a modified Pawlow projection that uses the cephalad angle instead of the caudal angle. Sample radiographs are provided to illustrate the advantages of using this modified projection.
authors.affiliation: United Hospital Center, Clarksburg, W.V., USA.
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Monda
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011187:Posture; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic / Q000379:methods*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*