Cervical spine intervertebral kinematics estimated from inverse kinematics and compared to dynamic X-ray data

2020 ◽  
Vol 81 ◽  
pp. 36-37
Author(s):  
H. Barnamehei ◽  
Y. Zhou ◽  
X. Zhang ◽  
A. Vasavada
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Inverse Kinematics ◽  
X Ray

scholarly journals Semi-automatic delineation of the spino-laminar junction curve on lateral x-ray radiographs of the cervical spine

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Narang ◽  
Michael Phillips ◽  
Karen Knapp ◽  
Andy Appelboam ◽  
Adam Reuben ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
X Ray

EVALUATION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE IN THE EMERGENCY SETTING: WHO DOES NOT NEED AN X-RAY?

Orthopedics ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-183
Author(s):  
Thomas Diliberti ◽  
Ronald W Lindsey
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Emergency Setting ◽  
X Ray

scholarly journals Value of x ray examinations of the cervical spine.

BMJ ◽  
1983 ◽  
Vol 287 (6401) ◽  
pp. 1276-1278 ◽  
Author(s):  
C A Heller ◽  
P Stanley ◽  
B Lewis-Jones ◽  
R F Heller
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
X Ray

scholarly journals Computed Tomography- and Radiography-Based Morphometric Analysis of the Lateral Mass of the Subaxial Cervical Spine in the Indian Population

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-28
Author(s):  
Nirmal D Patil ◽  
Sudhir K Srivastava ◽  
Sunil Bhosale ◽  
Shaligram Purohit
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Indian Population ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Lateral Mass ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Subaxial Cervical Spine ◽  
Screw Length

<sec><title>Study Design</title><p>This was a double-blinded cross-sectional study, which obtained no financial support for the research.</p></sec><sec><title>Purpose</title><p>To obtain a detailed morphometry of the lateral mass of the subaxial cervical spine.</p></sec><sec><title>Overview of Literature</title><p>The literature offers little data on the dimensions of the lateral mass of the subaxial cervical spine.</p></sec><sec><title>Methods</title><p>We assessed axial, sagittal, and coronal computed tomography (CT) cuts and anteroposterior and lateral X-rays of the lateral mass of the subaxial cervical spine of 104 patients (2,080 lateral masses) who presented to a tertiary care public hospital (King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai) in a metropolitan city in India.</p></sec><sec><title>Results</title><p>For a majority of the parameters, males and females significantly differed at all levels (<italic>p</italic>&lt;0.05). Females consistently required higher (<italic>p</italic>&lt;0.05) minimum lateral angulation and lateral angulation. While the minimum lateral angulation followed the order of C5&lt;C4&lt;C6&lt;C3, the lateral angulation followed the order of C3&lt;C5&lt;C4&lt;C6. The lateral mass becomes longer and narrower from C3 to C7. In axial cuts, the dimensions increased from C3 to C6. The sagittal cut thickness and diagonal length increased and the sagittal cut height decreased from C3 to C7. The sagittal cut height was consistently lower in the Indian population at all levels, especially at the C7 level, as compared with the Western population, thereby questioning the acceptance of a 3.5-mm lateral mass screw. A good correlation exists between X-ray- and CT-based assessments of the lateral mass.</p></sec><sec><title>Conclusions</title><p>Larger lateral angulation is required for Indian patients, especially females. The screw length can be effectively calculated by analyzing the lateral X-ray. A CT scan should be reserved for specific indications, and a caution must be exercised while inserting C7 lateral mass screws.</p></sec>

scholarly journals Isolated Cervical Rib Fracture: A Rare Etiology of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rayees Ahmad Dar ◽  
Sabiya Hamid Wani ◽  
Majid Mushtaque
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Postoperative Period ◽  
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome ◽  
Rib Fracture ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Supraclavicular Approach ◽  
Cervical Rib ◽  
Isolated Fracture ◽  
History Of

Isolated fracture of a cervical rib is a very rare entity and usually presents as a painless swelling or as thoracic outlet syndrome. We describe a case of a 45-year-old woman with history of fall two months back. She presented with symptoms of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome for one month. Isolated left cervical rib fracture was documented on X-ray cervical spine. Her fractured cervical rib was resected through a supraclavicular approach, and symptoms resolved completely in the postoperative period.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Retropharyngeal Tendinitis

Cephalalgia ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 266-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
K Ekbom ◽  
J Tothall ◽  
K Annell ◽  
J Träff
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Signal Intensity ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Soft Tissue Swelling ◽  
Retropharyngeal Tendinitis

Seven consecutive patients with acute retropharyngeal tendinitis underwent plain X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the cervical spine. All seven had marked soft tissue swelling anterior to C1 and C2 on plain X-ray, and soft tissue calcification at this level was present in five of them. On MRI, there was markedly increased signal intensity on T2-weighted images in the acute phase and intermediate signal intensity on T1-weighted images, anterior to the level of C1 and C2, often extending as far down as C6. These changes correlated well with the soft tissue swelling seen on conventional X-ray of the cervical spine. The maximum mid-sagittal thickness of the soft tissues was significantly greater in the tendinitis patients ( p < 0.001) than in 12 control subjects free of symptoms from the pharynx or the cervical spine. Treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs rapidly alleviated symptoms, and at follow-up MRI showed regression or complete restitution of the changes. In conclusion, MRI can visualize the edematous changes in the longus colli muscle and adds useful diagnostic information in suspected cases of acute retropharyngeal tendinitis.

scholarly journals Frontal-Mental Line Inclination Test for assessment of cervical curvature: validation and applicability

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luiza Rampi Pivotto ◽  
Emanuelle Francine Detogni Schmit ◽  
Eduardo Gonçalves Raupp ◽  
Angela Santos ◽  
Adriane Vieira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Gold Standard ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Head Position ◽  
Clinical Test ◽  
X Rays ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Alternative Testing ◽  
Line Inclination ◽  
Two Phases

Abstract Introduction: Alternative testing for X-rays in the assessment of the spine have the advantage of not causing radiation problems, but need to be validated. Objective: To propose a clinical test for assessment of the cervical spine based on the frontal-mental line inclination, identifying its concurrent validity in relation to the gold standard and determining its clinical applicability. Method: The present study was separated into two phases: (1) Test of Frontal-mental Line Inclination’s (TFMLI) validation protocol (evaluation of head position using X-ray analysis and computerized photogrammetry and assessment of cervical curvature using X-ray analysis and the TFMLI) (n = 35); (2) testing the possibility of performing the TFMLI with a universal goniometer (n = 23). Results: In phase 1, for the evaluation of head position, the gold standard and photogrammetry showed high and significant correlation (r = 0.602; p < 0.001). When evaluating cervical curvature, the gold standard and the TFMLI showed high and significant correlation (r = 0.597; p = 0.019). In phase 2, for the evaluation of head position, photogrammetry and goniometry showed high and significant correlation (rs = 0.662; p < 0.001). For the evaluation of cervical curvature, the TFMLI performed with photographs and with goniometry showed almost perfect and significant correlation (r = 0.969; p < 0.001). Conclusion: The TFMLI is suitable for an initial evaluation of the cervical spine posture of individuals with anterior head position and can be applied in clinical practice with the use of a universal goniometer.

scholarly journals Spinal cord stimulator failure: Migration of a thoracic epidural paddle to the cervical spine

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah S. Travers ◽  
Thorkild V. Norregaard
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Cervical Spine ◽  
Case Description ◽  
Spinal Cord Stimulator ◽  
Thoracic Region ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Thoracic Epidural ◽  
Pain Syndromes ◽  
Hardware Complications

Background: Spinal cord stimulators successfully treat a number of pain syndromes but carry a risk of hardware complications. Here, we present a case of cranial migration of a thoracic epidural paddle to the cervical spine. Case Description: A 53-year-old male underwent uncomplicated spinal cord stimulator placement at the T10– T11 with initially favorable results. However, postoperatively, he complained of paresthesias in his arms. An X-ray demonstrated cranial migration of the thoracic epidural paddle to the cervical spine. The stimulator/new paddle was placed again at the T10–T11 level, but the leads were now secured to the caudal lamina utilizing a cranial plating system. The patient subsequently did well without further sequelae. Conclusions: A thoracic epidural paddle (T10–T11) migrated postoperatively into the cervical spine. It was subsequently removed and replaced into the thoracic region, but the leads were now secured in place with a novel caudal lamina/cranial plating system.

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