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advanced positioning scoliosis, lumbar flexion and extension

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What is lumbar spine fusion radiography used for?   show
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When is lumbar spine fusion performed?   show
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show pt. crosses the left leg over the right, move both heels toward the side that is flexed and immobilize with sandbags and move both shoulders laterally toward the flexed side.  
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show perpendicular to L3 (1 1/2” above the crest)  
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Lateral hyperflexion and hyperextension spines are used to:   show
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Lateral hyperflexion L-spine pt. position   show
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show pt. leans forward and draws the thighs up forcibly  
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show area of spinal fusion or to L3  
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3 main patient prep points for scoliosis radiography   show
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Where is the IR lined up for scoliosis radiography?   show
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show pt. stands normally in front of IR, checks the spinal curvature  
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Second scoliosis radiograph   show
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show entering to the midpoint of the cassette  
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T-spine scoliosis films include what projections?   show
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