Cervical - Odontoid Peg (Fuch Method)
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Radiographic Positioning
Adult | Other related pages of interest |
Name of projection | Cervical - Odontoid Peg AP (Fuch Method) or (Judd Method) when performed PA |
Area Covered | Dens (Odontoid Process) and other structures of C1 to C2 within the foramen magnum |
Pathology shown | Pathology involving dens and and surrounding bony structures of the C1 ring |
Radiographic Anatomy | Cervical Spine Radiographic Anatomy |
IR Size & Orientation | 18 x 24 cm Portrait |
Film / Screen Combination | Regular (CR and DR as recommended by manufacturer) |
Bucky / Grid | Moving or Stationary Grid |
Filter | No |
Exposure | 65 kVp 16 mAs |
FFD / SID | 100 cm |
Central Ray | CR is parrallel to MML (mentomeatal line) , directed to the inferior tip of mandible |
Collimation | Four sides of close collimation to C1 to C2 region |
Markers | Lateral Marker orientation AP |
Shielding | Gonadal (check your department's policy guidelines) |
Respiration | Suspended respiration on expiration |
Positioning | Fuch method performed AP
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Critique | Positioning |
Special Notes |