Thoracic Spine X-Ray Lateral
Objective
Lateral profile of the thoracic vertebrae, kyphotic curve, vertebral body heights and disc spaces.
Quality criteria
Complete T1–T12 profile.
Intervertebral spaces visible and regular.
No rotation (vertebral hemi-bodies superimposed).
Common errors
Extreme vertebrae not visualised.
Rotation.
Movement.
Arms not raised — humerus obscures T1–T3.
Paziente in piedi con fianco al detettore. Braccia sollevate anteriormente (evita sovrapposizione dell'omero sul rachide…
Full card in the app
Positioning, centring, DR/CR parameters and practical notes
