Analyzing the Vertex X-ray
Analyzing the Vertex X-ray Kirk Eriksen Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, the reader should be able to do the following with the vertex view: Draw an accurate Atlas plane…
Patient Placement for Cervical Radiographs
Patient Placement for Cervical Radiographs Kirk Eriksen Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, the reader should be able to: Prepare a patient to receive the cervical X-ray series while sitting…
Height Factors
Height Factors Roderic P. Rochester Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, the reader should be able to: List the four components of the Height factor formula. Describe the purpose for…
Analyzing the Lateral Cervical X-Ray
Analyzing the Lateral Cervical X-Ray Kirk Eriksen Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, the reader should be able to: Draw an accurate atlas Sagittal plane line and determine the appropriate…
History of the Grostic/ Orthospinology Procedure
History of the Grostic/ Orthospinology Procedure Krik Eriksen Richard J. Grostic Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, the reader should develop a better understanding of the history and development of…
X-Ray Equipment, Alignment, and Patient Safety
X-Ray Equipment, Alignment, and Patient Safety Roderic P. Rochester Learning Objectives After completing this chapter, students should be able to: Include information in a sales agreement that will meet the…
Posterior Thoracic and Lumbar Approaches
Posterior Thoracic and Lumbar Approaches Sreeharsha V. Nandyala Alejandro Marquez-Lara Junyoung Ahn Kern Singh ANATOMY Superficial landmarks enable gross determination of the anatomic level. Proximally, C7 and T1 are the…
Anterior Lumbar Approach
Anterior Lumbar Approach D. Alex Stroh Brad W. Moatz P. Justin Tortolani DEFINITION The anterior lumbar approach provides excellent access to the lumbar spine extending from the L2-L3 disc to…
Anterior Thoracic Approach
Anterior Thoracic Approach Morgan N. Chen Samuel C. Overley Sheeraz A. Qureshi Andrew C. Hecht DEFINITION The anterior approach can be used to access the thoracic spine for decompression, deformity…
Posterior Cervical Approach
Posterior Cervical Approach Raj Rao Satyajit V. Marawar ANATOMY Posterior Cervical Musculature The muscles covering the posterior aspect of the cervical spine are arranged in three layers (FIG 1). Superficial…
