Anterior Cervical

•  The head is placed onto a doughnut to maintain its position. A bump or roll is placed horizontally across the scapulae to allow for gentle extension of the cervical spine. Care should be taken to avoid hyperextension in patients with spinal cord compression and myelopathy. Tape is applied to the top of the shoulders to depress them gently for improved visualization of the lower cervical segments. A foam pad is placed over the elbows to protect the ulnar nerve.

Posterior Cervical

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