Transverse Ligament Test

Upper cervical spine instability has a prevalence rate of 0.6% according to Beck et al. (2004). This instability is associated with inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, as well as trauma and congenital deviations, as seen in Down syndrome or Marfan syndrome. In order to safely apply many techniques to the cervical spine, it is essential to screen for…