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X - Ray C V Junction - LAT.

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Open & Closed - Mouth

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X-ray of the C1-C2 test is used to visualize the upper cervical spine especially C1 and C2 vertebrae along with the surrounding soft tissues (skin and muscles).Vertebral pain at C1-C2 can range anywhere from a dull ache to a sharp, burning pain in the neck. C1-C2 pain may either last for a short while or become chronic.

This test is prescribed by the doctor to diagnose fractures of the C1 vertebra (C1 Burst Fracture) and C2 vertebra (C2 Odontoid Fracture).

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FAQs related to X - Ray C V Junction - LAT.

What are the drawbacks of a bone X-ray?

X-ray images give a very clear view of the bones. However, it does not provide a good visual image of the soft tissues like tendons, muscles or fat tissue under the skin. Even the bone microfractures or complicated spine injuries are not clearly visible on the X Ray images. Apart from this, it also exposes the patient to some amount of radiations but the benefit of the information gained from an X-ray image outweighs the risk of radiations.

Who interprets the X-ray results?

The interpretation of an X-Ray image is carried out by a radiologist who analyses or reads the X-ray image and prepares a report of the findings which is shared with the patient.

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Dr. Swati Gupta (Anand)

MBBS, MD Lab Medicine

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Last Updated

9th Jul 2023