Cervical spine extension associated with reduced anatomical risk of spinal canal perforation in a cadaveric study.

A cadaveric study found that positioning the cervical spine in extension reduces the anatomical risk of spinal canal perforation during procedures targeting the cervical region. These findings have implications for clinicians performing interventional techniques near the cervical spine, where canal perforation represents a serious safety concern. Physical therapists and proceduralists may benefit from considering spinal positioning as a risk-mitigation strategy during relevant interventions.

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