Odontoid Process X-Ray (Open-Mouth)
Objective
Odontoid process of C2 and atlantoaxial joints.
Quality criteria
Odontoid process visible between the teeth and occiput.
Atlantoaxial joints open.
No rotation.
Common errors
Mouth not opened sufficiently.
Superimposition of teeth or occiput.
Movement.
Paziente in piedi o supino. Bocca aperta il più possibile. Raggio centrale: diretto attraverso la cavità orale aperta.
Full card in the app
Positioning, centring, DR/CR parameters and practical notes
