Although a standard x ray series will not typically who ligament damage, stress view x rays of the cervical or lumbar spine often uncover these so-called "hidden injuries". In the cervical spine radiographs are taken with the neck in flexion, extension, and lateral bending to the left and right. These views must be taken on patients who have sustained trauma of any nature in order to evaluate potential ligament failure. Hidden injuries can be uncovered by neurological testing, such as electromyography and nerve conduction testing.
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