Sharp-Purser Test | Rationale & Interpretation

The video tutorial explains the Sharp Purser Test, a diagnostic tool for assessing the integrity of the transverse cervical ligament. It details the procedure, symptoms, and interpretation of results, emphasizing the test's role in identifying excessive anterior translation of C1 relative to C2, which can compress the spinal cord. The tutorial also covers the test's psychometric properties, including sensitivity and specificity, based on the degree of laxity at the atlantoaxial joint.

What symptoms might indicate damage to the transverse cervical ligament during the sharp purser test?

How does the sharp purser test relieve symptoms associated with C1 and C2 translation?

Discuss the psychometrics of the sharp purser test in relation to laxity measurements.