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X - Ray Cervical Spine Flexion & Extension Views

Also referred as

Cervical Spine X-Ray – Flexion & Extension Views

Cervical Spine Mobility Views – X-Ray

Dynamic X-Ray Cervical Spine – Flexion & Extension

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The X - Ray Cervical Spine Flexion & Extension Views test to visualize the first seven vertebral bones (C1 - C7) of the spinal column (backbone) which are located in the neck region. It is also helpful in visualizing their intervertebral discs and the surrounding soft tissues like skin and muscles.Flexion/extension x-ray views detect subtle ligamentous injuries that are not apparent on routine static views. These specific x-rays are done in order to avoid missing an unstable injury in the cervical spine.

This test is prescribed by the doctor to find the cause of the neck pain or upper back pain that lasts for a long time, look for any injury or fracture of the spinal bones and diagnose any suspected tumors or infections of the spine.

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FAQs related to X - Ray Cervical Spine Flexion & Extension Views

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

19th Oct 2025