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Coccyx (Tailbone) Views

1. AP Axial Coccyx ViewStandard

Patient PositionSupine position with legs extended; proper bowel and bladder preparation recommended to clear overlying bowel gas shadows.

Beam DirectionAngled 10° caudad, centered to a point approximately 5 cm superior to the pubic symphysis.

Clinical IndicationEvaluating coccygeal fractures, subluxation, dislocation, or localized coccydynia (tailbone pain).

2. Lateral Coccyx ViewStandard

Patient PositionTrue lateral recumbent position with knees flexed, placing support between knees for stable positioning.

Beam DirectionPerpendicular, centered 10 cm posterior and 5 cm inferior to the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS).

Clinical IndicationAssessment of posterior displacement, angulation of coccyx segments, and post-traumatic deformities.

Full Spine / Total Spine Series (Scoliosis & Alignment)

3. Standing Full Spine AP ViewSpecial

Patient PositionErect standing position using long-length cassette or multi-detector stitching system (includes skull base down to femoral heads).

Beam DirectionHorizontal beam centered to mid-spine at normal breathing suspension, extended SID (up to 180-300 cm).

Clinical IndicationEvaluation of global spinal alignment, postural balance, and comprehensive Cobb angle measurement for scoliosis.

4. Standing Full Spine Lateral ViewSpecial

Patient PositionTrue lateral erect standing stance, arms folded across chest or supported on a horizontal stand.

Beam DirectionHorizontal beam directed perpendicular to the mid-thoracic/lumbar region.

Clinical IndicationAssessment of sagittal balance, spinal curvatures (lordosis and kyphosis), and overall vertebral alignment.