Citation

Pennie BH, Agambar LJ. J. Bone Joint Surg. Br. 1990; 72(2): 277-279.

Affiliation

Arrowe Park Hospital, Wirral, Merseyside, England.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1990, British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2312568

Abstract

We have conducted a prospective trial of the management of 135 adult patients who had sustained soft-tissue injuries of the neck in vehicle accidents. Early traction and physiotherapy was compared with rest in a collar and unsupervised mobilisation. No benefit from the active treatment could be identified; moulded collars in slight flexion gave the best pain relief and are recommended.

Language: en