A patient presents with acute neck pain after a motor vehicle accident. Which radiographic view is essential to rule out atlantoaxial instability?

Practise this NBCE Part 4 Chiro Practice 202 question free, then download the PDF, watch the video walkthrough, or unlock timed mock exams for the full web bank.

Download PDF Watch video

Multiple choice — select the best answer

ALateral cervical view
BAP cervical view
CPillar view
DOpen-mouth odontoid view

✓ Correct answer: D. Open-mouth odontoid view The open-mouth odontoid view is essential for evaluating the integrity of the dens and assessing atlantoaxial relationships. It allows visualization of potential fractures or displacements that could indicate instability at the C1-C2 junction following trauma.

.q-expl{display:block!important}.q-opt[data-idx="3"]{border-color:#16a34a;background:#f0fdf4}.q-opt[data-idx="3"] .oltr{background:#16a34a;color:#fff}.q-opt{cursor:default!important;pointer-events:none}

Keep practising. Use the free NBCE Part 4 Chiro Practice 202 PDF, watch the YouTube walkthrough, or unlock all 10 web questions with timed mock exams.

Free PDF Video walkthrough

← Previous Next → 🎲 Random question ↩ Back to all questions

Keep practising

A patient presents with acute neck pain after a motor vehicle accident. Which radiographic view is essential to rule out atlantoaxial instability?

Related questions

Free practice here. Timed mocks when you are ready.