Care Plan
What Special Studies Should be Ordered? - X-rays
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The most commonly used x-ray views of the lumbar spine, the standard anteroposterior and lateral views, permit assessment of lumbar alignment, comparison of vertebral body and disc space size, bone density and architecture, and gross evaluation of soft tissue structures. Oblique views of the lumbar spine significantly increases radiation exposure and adds little information. Other special views include sacroiliac views to evaluate possible ankylosing spondylitis. |
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