Infographic: CT Cervical Spine Interpretation

Header: CT Interpretation C-SpineAlignmentSpacingArticulationsFractures: PrimaryFractures: SecondaryLung Apices

Examples

Alignment

Note the sharp angle of the anterior vertebral line and associated asymmetric widening of the interspinous space.

Articulations: Craniocervical

Powers ratio >0.9, increased basion-dens interval (BDI). Case courtesy of Assoc Prof Craig Hacking, Radiopaedia.org. From the case rID: 87570

Articulations: Facets

Facet dislocation. Case courtesy of RMH Core Conditions, Radiopaedia.org. From the case rID: 33851

Fractures: Primary

Vertebral body height variance, posterior longitudinal ligament malalignment. Case courtesy of Dr Jeremy Jones, Radiopaedia.org. From the case rID: 6150

Fractures: Secondary

Prevertebral edema