Comparative analysis of lateral cervical radiographic imaging quality with and without anti-scatter grid application

In both phantom and patient studies, removal of the anti-scatter grid resulted in significant dose reduction while maintaining or improving image quality. These results are consistent with previous findings and support the As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principle. Omitting the anti-scatter grid in LAT cervical spine imaging reduces dose by about 60 % without compromising diagnostic quality. Routine use in clinical practice is recommended to increase patient safety.