Patients with follow-up for whiplash injury should be imaged with:

lateral c-spine
flexion and extension laterals
AP axial c-spine
AP oblique projections


flexion and extension laterals

Rationale: Flexion and extension lateral images can be acquired to determine mobility of the neck post-injury or after surgery.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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