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Plain radiographs of the cervical spine are the initial imaging modality, where the frontal, lateral, and AP views may be supplemented by additional views (like the “openmouthed” and extension/flexion views) (Fig. 52.1). Screening in spine trauma may begin with plain radiographs as traumatic injuries must be rule out prior to moving the patient for other views and further treatment. Bony evaluation is now more commonly performed with CT which has much higher resolution and can provide multiplanar reformations. MRI is the modality of choice when spinal cord injury or ligamentous or soft tissue injury is suspected. A systematic and thorough review as outlined in the following steps is mandatory.
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Singh, H., Neutze, J.A., Enterline, J.R. (2015). The Cervical Spine. In: Singh, H., Neutze, J., Enterline, J. (eds) Radiology Fundamentals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-10362-4_52
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