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== Purpose<br> ==
== Purpose<br> ==
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Test for hypermobility of the atlantoaxial articulation.<br>
Test for hypermobility of the atlantoaxial articulation.<br>


== Technique ==
== Technique <ref>↑ Dutton, M. (2008). Orthopaedic: Examination, evaluation, and intervention (2nd ed.). New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.</ref> ==


[[Image:Www.wheelessonline.com/image7/odo2.jpg|thumb|right]] <ref>Atlantoaxial Articulation. Retrieved June 1, 2009, from Professional Health Systems Web site: http://www.prohealthsys.com/anatomy/grays/arthrology/atlantoaxial_articulation.php
*The patient is placed in a supine postion with the Therapist supporting the patient's head with the palms and 3rd-5th fingers.  
 
*&nbsp;<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1243901542036_232"></span><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1243901542036_940"></span><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1243901542046_45"></span><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1243901542046_728"></span><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1243901543628_123"></span><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1243901543628_18"></span><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1243901543638_475"></span><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1243901543638_180"></span>The patient is placed in a supine postion with the Therapist supporting the patient's head with the palms and 3rd-5th fingers.&nbsp;&nbsp;
*The Therapist then places the index fingers between the occiput and spinous process of C2, so the index fingers are over the neural arch of the C1 vetebra.  
*The Therapist then places the index fingers between the occiput and spinous process of C2, so the index fingers are over the neural arch of the C1 vetebra.  
*The Therapist then lifts the patients head and C1 vetebra anteriorly, without allowing flexion or extension.&nbsp;
*The Therapist then lifts the patients head and C1 vetebra anteriorly, without allowing flexion or extension.  
*The position should be held for 10-20 seconds.&nbsp;
*The position should be held for 10-20 seconds.  
*A positive test is the reoccurance of symptoms. <ref>↑ Dutton, M. (2008). Orthopaedic: Examination, evaluation, and intervention (2nd ed.). New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.</ref>
*A positive test is the reoccurance of symptoms. [http://www.prohealthsys.com/anatomy/grays/arthrology/atlantoaxial_articulation.php http://www.prohealthsys.com/anatomy/grays/arthrology/atlantoaxial_articulation.php]
 
http://www.prohealthsys.com/anatomy/grays/arthrology/atlantoaxial_articulation.php


== Evidence  ==
== Evidence  ==

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Purpose
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Test for hypermobility of the atlantoaxial articulation.

Technique [1][edit | edit source]

  • The patient is placed in a supine postion with the Therapist supporting the patient's head with the palms and 3rd-5th fingers.
  • The Therapist then places the index fingers between the occiput and spinous process of C2, so the index fingers are over the neural arch of the C1 vetebra.
  • The Therapist then lifts the patients head and C1 vetebra anteriorly, without allowing flexion or extension.
  • The position should be held for 10-20 seconds.
  • A positive test is the reoccurance of symptoms. http://www.prohealthsys.com/anatomy/grays/arthrology/atlantoaxial_articulation.php

Evidence[edit | edit source]

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References
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  1. ↑ ↑ Dutton, M. (2008). Orthopaedic: Examination, evaluation, and intervention (2nd ed.). New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics. Retrieved June 1, 2009, from Duke Orthopaedics Web site: http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/dens_fracture

Atlantoaxial Articulation. Retrieved June 1, 2009, from Professional Health Systems Web site: http://www.prohealthsys.com/anatomy/grays/arthrology/atlantoaxial_articulation.php

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