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Sharp Purser Test
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Other Names
- Sharp-Purser Test
- Sharp Purser Test
Purpose
The Sharp-Purser Test[1]
- Assess the integrity of the Transverse Ligament, Atlanto-Axial Joint and upper cervical spine instability.
Description
- The patient is is in the seated position
- The head is slightly flexed
- Examiner places one hand on the forehead, other hand is placed on spinous process of C2
- A posteriorly directed force is applied to the forehead while the other hand stabilizes the SP of C2
- There should be a clear end point
- Positive Test:
- Sliding movement
- Decrease in symptoms
- "Clunk"
Pathology
Evidence
- Uitvlugt et al[2]
- Sensitivity: 69%
- Specificity: 96%
- LR-: 0.32
- LR+: 17.3
See Also
References
- ↑ Mintken, Paul E., Lisa Metrick, and Timothy Flynn. "Upper cervical ligament testing in a patient with os odontoideum presenting with headaches." journal of orthopaedic & sports physical therapy 38.8 (2008): 465-475.
- ↑ Uitvlugt G, Indenbaum S. Clinical assessment of atlantoaxial instability using the Sharp-Purser test. Arthritis Rheum. 1988 Jul;31(7):918-22. PubMed PMID: 3395385.
Created by:
John Kiel on 10 August 2019 01:50:07
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