A patient enters the ED with a cervical spine injury as a result of a fall.The initial horizontal beam lateral projection reveals no subluxation or fracture.The ED physician is concerned about a whiplash injury.Which of the following routines would be most helpful in diagnosing this type of injury?

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Whiplash injuries are best diagnosed using lateral flexion and extension views of the cervical spine. These views can help identify any abnormal movement or instability in the cervical spine, which is a hallmark of whiplash injury. The swimmer's lateral position and oblique projections are useful in evaluating other types of cervical spine injuries, but may not be as helpful in diagnosing whiplash injuries. The AP Ottonello method is not a standard view for evaluating the cervical spine and would not be helpful in this scenario.

A Patient Enters the ED with a Cervical Spine Injury