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Oct 27, 2022 · Traditionally, spinal length is assessed on an anteroposterior (AP) x-ray image by simply measuring the distance from the center of the upper endplate of T1 and the center of the upper endplate of S1, the so-called T1-S1 distance.
- 10.14444/8353
- 2022/10
- Int J Spine Surg. 2022 Oct; 16(5): 921-927.
Oct 26, 2022 · evaluate the difference between the traditional T1-S1 measurement and a 3D reconstruction from standard x-ray imaging. Methods: Radiological assessment and 3D reconstruction of spinal length in pediatric patients with various spine
- Confirm The Details
- Acquire All Necessary Views
- Views and Adequacy
- Alignment
- Pathology
- Summary
- References
Begin by confirming you have thecorrect patient and the correct radiographby assessing the following: 1. Patient details(name, date of birth, unique identification number) 2. Date and timethe radiograph was taken If previous radiographsare available, these should also be reviewed to provide a point of reference.
There are two standard projectionsproduced when a lumbar spinal X-ray is performed: 1. Lateral 2. Anterior-posterior (AP)/posterior-anterior (PA) In the case of trauma,additional views can be sought including oblique and horizontal beam lateral views.
Lateral view
In a lateral view, the entire lumbar spine should be visible from T12-S1. Lateral views are particularly useful for identifying fractures. Each vertebra (highlighted in yellow) should be examined looking for aloss of height which could indicate a compression fracture commonly associated with osteoporosis(see fractures section below). Compression fractures are often seen in the upper lumbar or lower thoracicvertebrae.
Anterior-posterior
In an AP/PA view, the entire lumbar spine should be visible from T12 superiorly and the sacruminferiorly. The spinous processes (red) should be central and there should beequal distance between transverse processes(green). Transverse processes are often obscured by gas from the abdomen. Spinal imaging should be taken erect in the non-trauma setting to give a functional overview of the lumbar spine. Patients with a suspected spinal injury must remain immobilised in the supine position.
There are multiple lines that should be assessed across each of the two typical radiographic views of the lumbar spine (AP/PA & lateral). These lines should run uninterrupted in healthy individuals. On the AP/PA view check that the vertebral bodies and spinous processes are aligned. On thelateral view, check the alignment of the vertebral bodies. D...
Fractures
When describing and diagnosing spinal fractures, Radiologists divide the spinal column into 3 sections known as the ‘Three Column model’. This states that if any 2 columns are injured then the injury is ‘unstable’. If spinal instability is suspected further imaging with CT or MRI should be considered.
Spondylosis
Spondylosis involves degeneration of the interverbal disc leading to disc space narrowing, endplate sclerosis and osteophyte formation. In some cases, osteophytes can cause neural impingement.
Spondylolysis
Spondylolysis occurs when a fracture (acute or chronic) extends from the inferior facet across the pars interarticularis (area of the lamina that lies within the facets), to the superior facet. This defect can in some cases be bilateral and lead to spondylolisthesis (see below). Spondylolysis is often best identified on an oblique radiograph, appearing (with the eye of faith) to represent a “Scotty dog”:4 1. Nose: transverse process 2. Eye: pedicle 3. Ear: superior facet 4. Front leg: inferio...
Wheninterpreting a lumbar spine X-ray, remember the following key points: 1. Begin by confirming the patient’s details, reviewing the clinical history and ensuring the radiographs are adequate 2. Compare to previous X-rays where possible to provide additional context. 3. Assess alignmentof the vertebral bodies and spinous processes carefully for in...
Clinical Indications for Lumbar Spine Radiographs. Available from: [LINK].St. James’s Hospital, Radiology Dept 2021Anatomography. Adapted by Geeky Medics. Licence: [CC-SA-2.1].Dr Mohammad Taghi Niknejad, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 20547Oct 26, 2022 · The objective of the study was to evaluate the difference between the traditional T1-S1 measurement and a 3D reconstruction from standard x-ray imaging.
Conditions. Spine Anatomy. All about L5-S1 (Lumbosacral Joint) By: David DeWitt, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon. Peer-Reviewed | Español. The L5-S1 spinal motion segment, also called the lumbosacral joint, is the transition region between the lumbar spine and sacral spine in the lower back.
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Jan 7, 2019 · Results. The mean extraction torque of removed screws was 1.55 ± 1.00 Nm; a torque force of less than 1.02 Nm was used to define a screw as loosened. According to such criterion, the loosening rate was found to be 33%. X-ray had a sensitivity of 24% and a specificity of 98%, while CT scan had a sensitivity of 22% and a specificity of 96%.
