L-spine Simulation

Quick reference

Question	What to expect
Which projections are confirmed?	AP, L5-S1 lateral, oblique, and lateral lumbar spine projections.
Can users try other projections?	Yes. These are confirmed examples. Other projections may be possible when the simulated setup supports them.
What anatomy is included?	Thoracic vertebrae, scapulae, ribs 1-10, sternum, lumbar spine, and pelvis.
What setup is used?	Table bucky workflow with recumbent patient positioning.
What movement is included?	Patient lateral rotation onto the right side for decubitus positioning plus craniocaudal and mediolateral adjustment.
What bone variations exist?	Healthy bone version.
Known limitation	Prone or erect lumbar spine positioning is not supported. Vertebrae have limited trabecular bone detail.

Projection expectations

The projections listed on this page are confirmed examples for this simulation module. They do not define the full limit of what can be attempted. The simulator creates an image from the selected anatomy, patient position, joint movement, detector setup, tube position, collimation, and exposure settings, so other projections may be possible when the setup supports them.

Visual examples

Simulator setup
Bone model
Example exposure

Simulator setup preview — Simulator setup and positioning environment

Imaging capabilities

Capability	Details
Radiographic tube	Full range of motion, including vertical, horizontal, tilt, and rotation. The cassette can be rotated, and collimation size is adjustable.
Detector methods	The detector is set up for use with the table bucky.
Confirmed projections	Confirmed examples include AP, L5-S1 lateral, oblique, and lateral lumbar spine projections. They do not define the full limit of what can be attempted. Other projections may be possible when the simulated setup supports them.

Area	Details
Included anatomy	Thoracic vertebrae, scapulae, ribs 1-10 bilateral, sternum, lumbar spine, and pelvis.
Joint mobility	Patient lateral rotation onto the right side for decubitus positioning. Patient craniocaudal and mediolateral adjustment.

Area

Details

Included anatomy

Thoracic vertebrae, scapulae, ribs 1-10 bilateral, sternum, lumbar spine, and pelvis.

Joint mobility

Patient lateral rotation onto the right side for decubitus positioning. Patient craniocaudal and mediolateral adjustment.

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Visual examples

Imaging capabilities

Anatomy and movement

Bone variations

Known limitations