Spondylotic changes – cervical vertebrae – X-ray

X-ray neck – lateral view – showing spondylotic changes
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Spondylotic changes to look for in lateral view radiograph of neck:

Osteophytes
Disc space narrowing
Loss of cervical lordosis
Uncovertebral joint hypertrophy
Apophyseal joint osteoarthritis
Decreased vertebral canal diameter

Other imaging modalities for diagnosing cervical spondylosis:

CT scan
CT myelography
MRI – investigation of choice

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X-ray neck – lateral view – showing spondylotic changes Click on image for an enlarged view

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X-ray neck – lateral view – showing spondylotic changes
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