Assessment
The principles of assessment of the paediatric cervical spine x-ray are identical to those of the adult:
Adequacy/Alignment
Bones
Cartilage
Dense Soft Tissues
Separate guidance exists on when to image the cervical spine in paediatric trauma.
Open mouth views are recommended only for those aged 10 or over.
Image: A normal 11-year-old in lateral view.
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