{"id":"69a231b4efd4f1d91750415f","name":"Cervical Spine X-Ray","slug":"cervical-spine-x-ray","description":"Structured template for cervical spine radiography reporting, including standard 3-view imaging (AP, lateral, open-mouth) with assessment of vertebral alignment, fractures, and soft tissue findings.","category":{"modality":"X-Ray","system":"Spine"},"tags":["cervical spine","trauma","fracture","spondylolisthesis","3-view","alignment"],"sections":{"title":{"defaultText":"Cervical Spine X-Ray","aiInstructions":"Use the clinical indication and imaging views to construct an appropriate title. Standard format: 'Cervical Spine X-Ray' or 'Cervical Spine Radiographs (3 Views)' if specific views are mentioned."},"clinicalHistory":{"defaultText":"[Patient-specific — populated at report time]","aiInstructions":"Ask the user for: patient age, sex, presenting complaint, relevant clinical history, and reason for the exam. This section contextualizes the entire report. Always include it."},"comparison":{"defaultText":"No prior studies available for comparison.","aiInstructions":"Extract comparison information directly from the report. If 'None' or 'No prior' is stated, use default text. If prior studies are mentioned, specify the date and type of prior examination."},"technique":{"defaultText":"Three views of the cervical spine including anteroposterior, lateral, and open-mouth odontoid views were obtained.","aiInstructions":"Extract the specific imaging views and technique details from the report. Include view names (AP, lateral, open-mouth) and any other relevant technical parameters mentioned. Replace default text with actual technique used."},"findings":{"defaultText":"Detailed assessment of cervical spine structures.","aiInstructions":"Provide an overview of the cervical spine examination. Then systematically address each anatomical structure in the fields below. Use only findings explicitly mentioned in the source report.","fields":[{"name":"Vertebral Bodies and Alignment","defaultText":"The heights and alignment of the cervical vertebral bodies are maintained.","aiInstructions":"Report on vertebral body height maintenance and alignment. Note any loss of height, kyphosis, lordosis, or misalignment. Replace default text if abnormalities are present."},{"name":"Intervertebral Disks","defaultText":"No significant loss of intervertebral disk space height.","aiInstructions":"Assess disk space heights across cervical levels. Note any narrowing, degenerative changes, or loss of height. Replace default text if abnormalities are documented."},{"name":"Fractures and Spondylolisthesis","defaultText":"No plain film evidence for acute fracture or spondylolisthesis.","aiInstructions":"Specifically address presence or absence of fractures and spondylolisthesis. Include location and type if present. Use default text if no fractures or spondylolisthesis are identified."},{"name":"Odontoid Process","defaultText":"The odontoid process appears grossly intact.","aiInstructions":"Assess the integrity and alignment of the odontoid process (dens). Note any fractures, displacement, or abnormalities. Replace default text if abnormalities are present."},{"name":"Prevertebral Soft Tissues","defaultText":"No prevertebral soft tissue swelling.","aiInstructions":"Evaluate prevertebral soft tissue space for swelling, which may indicate acute injury or infection. Replace default text if swelling or other abnormalities are noted."}]},"impression":{"defaultText":"No evidence for acute fracture or spondylolisthesis.","aiInstructions":"Synthesize key findings into a concise clinical summary. Focus on the most significant findings and any clinically relevant abnormalities. Use language appropriate for clinical communication. Replace default text with the actual impression from the source report or generate based on documented findings."}},"aiUsageInstructions":{"summary":"Use this template to generate a complete Cervical Spine X-Ray radiology report.","steps":["1. Collect patient clinical history from the user (age, sex, clinical indication).","2. Confirm whether prior studies are available for comparison.","3. For the Technique section, use defaultText or adapt based on actual acquisition parameters.","4. For each field in sections.findings.fields: ask the user for the finding or infer from clinical context. Use defaultText if the structure is normal.","5. Generate the Impression by summarizing the most significant findings from step 4.","6. Use the aiInstructions for each section to guide the depth and format of the content.","7. Maintain formal radiology report language throughout. Passive voice preferred.","8. If any finding is abnormal, quantify it with measurements and describe its imaging characteristics."],"language":"Formal radiology report language. Passive voice preferred. Avoid first-person pronouns.","format":"Numbered impression list. Prose findings paragraphs or structured field-by-field format both acceptable.","units":"Report measurements in centimeters (cm) for masses, millimeters (mm) for small structures."},"meta":{"canonicalUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/cervical-spine-x-ray","claudeApiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/claude/cervical-spine-x-ray","useInDashboardUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/?templateId=69a231b4efd4f1d91750415f","apiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/cervical-spine-x-ray","updatedAt":"2026-03-01T00:12:16.208Z","license":"Free for clinical and educational use. Attribution appreciated."}}