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During spine xray i was instructed to make spine flush to machine even though i had developed bent knee stance and forw lean did this give false read

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

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It depends on what-: -radiologist was looking for. In order to flatten out the LS spine you must be in a hip/knee flexion position. But leaning forward sounds like you were standing, & the standing films are usually for alignment as for scoliosis. Otherwise I have no idea what was being looked at.

Answered 7/14/2016

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A member asked:

During spine xray i was instructed to make spine flush to machine even though i had developed bent knee stance and forw lean did this give false read

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

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