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Cervical spine instability

at a glanceCervical spine instability. Keypoints
Quick reference sheet based on the DSMIG surveillance guideline. 31.01.01

overviewBritish Gymnastics Atlanto-Axial Information Pack Parent Friendly
Information sheet and official screening form for participation by persons with Down's Syndrome in gymnastics and trampolining. Screening requirements published by British Gymnastics. Reproduced here by permission. PDF. Oct 2006

overviewCervical spine instability surveillance guideline
One of DSMIG's set of 6 evidence based guidelines for basic essential medical surveillance. PDF. 23.10.96

overviewAtlanto-axial instability among people with Down's syndrome: Notes for parents and carers Parent Friendly
Text of Down's Syndrome Association Medical Series leaflet No 3. PDF. A5 leaflet available from DSA. Revised July 2001