Whiplash: fact or fiction?
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2005
Abstract
Cervical sprain/strain or whiplash injuries are a common cause of acute and chronic musculoskeletal impairments and are ubiquitous after rear-end automobile collisions. The diagnosis is largely subjective and the ideal treatment controversial. Unfortunately, the majority of compensated litigation claims are associated with whiplash-type injuries secondary to motor vehicle accidents. Fortunately, many recent advances have led to better understanding of the collision and injury biomechanics and to development of a prognostic classification system, objective diagnostic tests, an array of treatment modalities, and, most important, safer automobiles. These advances will undoubtedly lead to decreased incidence, a more accurate diagnosis, and a tailored management regimen resulting in improved outcomes and ultimately fewer legal proceedings.
Volume
34
Issue
1
First Page
23
Last Page
28
ISSN
1078-4519
Published In/Presented At
Silber, J. S., Hayes, V. M., Lipetz, J., & Vaccaro, A. R. (2005). Whiplash: fact or fiction?. American journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.), 34(1), 23–28.
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
15707135
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article