{"id":"69a238feefd4f1d9175047c9","name":"Thoracic Spine X-Ray Template","slug":"thoracic-spine-x-ray-template","description":"Structured template for thoracic spine radiographs (AP and lateral views) with focus on fractures, alignment, and degenerative changes.","category":{"modality":"X-Ray","system":"Spine"},"tags":["spine","thoracic","x-ray","trauma","fracture","alignment"],"sections":{"title":{"defaultText":"Thoracic Spine X-Ray","aiInstructions":"Use the exam type and anatomical region specified in the report. Format as '[Region] [Modality]' (e.g., 'Thoracic Spine X-Ray')."},"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":"If prior studies are mentioned, replace default text with specific comparison details. Otherwise, retain default text."},"technique":{"defaultText":"Two views of the thoracic spine (AP and lateral).","aiInstructions":"Document the imaging views performed (e.g., AP, lateral, oblique). Include any additional technical details such as positioning, special techniques, or radiation dose information if mentioned."},"findings":{"defaultText":"The thoracic spine is evaluated.","aiInstructions":"Provide an overview of the thoracic spine assessment. Then detail findings for each anatomical structure listed below.","fields":[{"name":"Spinal Alignment and Curvature","defaultText":"Normal thoracic kyphotic curvature is preserved.","aiInstructions":"Describe the sagittal alignment and kyphotic curvature. Note any loss of curvature, kyphosis, lordosis, or scoliosis if present. Replace default text if abnormality is mentioned."},{"name":"Vertebral Bodies","defaultText":"Vertebral body heights are maintained.","aiInstructions":"Assess vertebral body height, contour, and signal intensity. Note any compression fractures, wedging, or collapse. Replace default text if abnormality is documented."},{"name":"Intervertebral Discs","defaultText":"Intervertebral disc heights are normal.","aiInstructions":"Evaluate disc space heights and disc material. Document any disc space narrowing, degenerative changes, or herniation if present. Replace default text if abnormality is mentioned."},{"name":"Fractures","defaultText":"No acute fracture is identified.","aiInstructions":"Specifically assess for acute and chronic fractures. Document location, type (compression, burst, flexion-distraction, etc.), and associated complications if present. Replace default text if fracture is identified."},{"name":"Spondylolisthesis","defaultText":"No spondylolisthesis is present.","aiInstructions":"Evaluate for anterior or posterior vertebral displacement at each level. Grade severity if present. Replace default text if spondylolisthesis is documented."},{"name":"Facet Joints and Posterior Elements","defaultText":"Facet joints and posterior elements are unremarkable.","aiInstructions":"Assess facet joint integrity, arthrosis, and any abnormalities of laminae, spinous processes, or transverse processes. Replace default text if abnormality is present."},{"name":"Soft Tissues","defaultText":"Soft tissues are unremarkable.","aiInstructions":"Note any abnormalities of paravertebral soft tissues, widened mediastinum, or other soft tissue findings if mentioned. Replace default text if abnormality is identified."}]},"impression":{"defaultText":"No acute fracture or spondylolisthesis.","aiInstructions":"Summarize the key findings in concise clinical terms. Include any significant pathology, recommendations for follow-up imaging, or clinical correlation suggestions. Use only information documented in the findings section."}},"aiUsageInstructions":{"summary":"Use this template to generate a complete Thoracic Spine X-Ray Template 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/thoracic-spine-x-ray-template","claudeApiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/claude/thoracic-spine-x-ray-template","useInDashboardUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/?templateId=69a238feefd4f1d9175047c9","apiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/thoracic-spine-x-ray-template","updatedAt":"2026-03-01T00:13:29.179Z","license":"Free for clinical and educational use. Attribution appreciated."}}