Cervical spine X-ray

The cervical spine is the most mobile part of the spine. It provides a wide range of head movements — turns, tilts, and rotations. At the same time, high mobility and the relatively low strength of the muscular corset make this area vulnerable to overload, degenerative changes, and injuries.

Disorders in the cervical spine can affect not only the mobility of the neck but also overall well-being. Because important nerve structures and blood vessels pass through this area, such changes may sometimes be accompanied by headaches, dizziness, or impaired sensitivity of the limbs. To assess the condition of the vertebrae and bone structures, a doctor may prescribe an X-ray of the cervical spine.

Radiography is also often used for the primary diagnosis of cervical spine injuries, as it allows doctors to quickly assess the condition of the vertebrae and detect possible damage to bone structures.

X-ray examination is often used for both routine and urgent diagnosis of diseases and injuries of the cervical spine because it does not require special preliminary preparation of the patient. The only thing that needs to be done is to remove metal jewelry and accessories from the neck, as their material may block X-ray radiation.

For the procedure, the patient is positioned by the doctor on the X-ray table and remains motionless while the image is taken. The X-ray may be performed in two projections: lateral and frontal. In the first case, the patient lies on the side, and in the second — on the back. It is also possible to perform the image in an oblique projection.

If necessary and provided that the patient’s condition allows it, the doctor may prescribe a cervical spine X-ray with functional tests. In this case, images are taken in several positions: in frontal and lateral projections, as well as during maximum flexion and extension of the neck. This examination helps assess the stability of the cervical spine and detect excessive or pathological mobility of the vertebrae.

The image itself is taken within a few seconds, and the entire examination procedure, including the time needed to prepare the patient and prepare the doctor’s report, takes less than 20 minutes.

X-ray of the cervical spine is performed using the digital Multix Select DR system manufactured by the German corporation Siemens. The use of digital X-ray technology allows patients to be examined with high image quality while exposing them to minimal radiation. The radiation dose received during such an examination is many times lower than when using older devices and can be compared with the natural background radiation.

The examination results can be stored, processed, and transmitted in digital form, and they can also be printed on film.

In addition to X-ray, the clinic also offers CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, and other diagnostic procedures, after which you can receive a consultation from qualified doctors.

The cost of a cervical spine X-ray at the clinic “Oxford Medical” depends on the format of the examination. In particular, the price may vary depending on the number of projections or the need to perform cervical spine radiography with functional tests. You can find the current price of a cervical spine X-ray in Kyiv at the clinic “Oxford Medical” here.

If you have been prescribed an examination, do not delay it. You can schedule a cervical spine radiography by calling (044) 204 40 40 or by filling out the form on the website.