Functional Queckenstedt's test in rheumatoid atlanto-axial luxation

Summary Queckenstedt's test was carried out in 15 patients with marked rheumatoid atlanto-axial luxation. The test was done when moving the neck stepwise between flexion and extension, and with the patient in both lateral and sitting positions. The test performed in the sitting position was termed the functional Queckenstedt's test.