X-Ray Thoracic Spine AP/LAT View Procedure

The thoracic spine's x-ray can be used to assess fractures in the twelve-bone structure. If the patient experiences numbness in their arm or hand, this x-ray is also taken. Thoracic spine x-rays are required in cases of accidents. This is done to ascertain whether he has internal wounds.

 Why is X-Ray Thoracic Spine AP/LAT View Done?

This view is useful in assessing:

• To See Fracture in T1-T12 Bones
• Numbness In Both Hands or Arms
• Collapse bone of the thoracic spine
• Deformity
• Trauma
• Foreign body
• Subluxation Or Kyphosis

Patient Preparation

• To prevent a bright or blank spot on the diagnostic film, remove any metal-containing objects from the area of the body that is being scanned, such as jewellery or other similar objects.
• Inform the technician if you are pregnant.

What is the procedure for X-ray Thoracic Spine AP/LAT View?

• Depending on the clinical history, the patient is either upright or supine.
• To provide a functional picture of the thoracic spine, spinal imaging should ideally be performed while standing upright and free from trauma.
• Patients with suspected spinal injuries must always be imaged while lying flat on their backs.
• In the lateral position, the patient must fold their hands over their heads and flex both of their knees toward their stomachs for stabilisation.

 

Risks/Side Effects

No risks or side effects are there

 

 

Written By

Mr Mohit

Education Department