Scottie dog sign on spine radiograph

 Q. The Scottie Dog sign is seen in an oblique radiographic projection of the lumbar spine due to?

a. Spondylolysis

b. Transverse process Fracture

c. Pedicle Fracture

d. Normal appearance

Answer: d. Normal appearance

👉The Scottie Dog sign refers to the normal appearance of the lumbar spine when seen on an oblique X-ray.

👉If spondylolysis is present, the pars interarticularis, or the neck of the dog, will have a defect or break (the Scottie Dog with Collar sign).

Scottie dog sign

Topic: Orthopaedics, spine, radiology, spine trauma.

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