Our data suggest that elective induction of labour at term (at 37 weeksâ gestation or more) is associated with a decreased odds of perinatal death without an associated decrease in spontaneous vertex delivery. However, there was an increased risk of neonatal admission to a special care unit.
Thoracic spine x-ray. A thoracic spine x-ray is an x-ray of the twelve chest (thoracic) bones (vertebrae). The vertebrae are separated by flat pads of cartilage called disks that provide a cushion between the bones. The test is done in a hospital radiology department or in the health care provider's office.
Conditions & Treatments - T4 Syndrome. The thoracic spine region is comprised of 12 vertebrae and the rib cage with its articulations which enhance the stability of the thoracic spine (1, 2). In the vertebral column, the compressive load at T1 is about 9% of body weight, increasing to 33% at T8 and 47% at T12 (1).