Citation

Jensen TS, Kasch H, Bach FW, Bendix T, Kongsted A. Ugeskr. Laeger 2010; 172(24): 1812-1814.

Vernacular Title

Definition, klassifikation og epidemiologi ved whiplash.

Affiliation

Dansk Smerteforskningscenter, Arhus Universitetshospital, Arhus Sygehus, 8000 Arhus C, Denmark. trojen@rm.dk

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Den Alm Danske Laegerforening)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

20566152

Abstract

A whiplash trauma is caused by an acceleration-deceleration force transferring its energy to the cervical spine. Whiplash-associated disorder (WAD) refers to the symptoms that develop after a whiplash injury. The prognosis is favorable with recovery in over 90% of the injured subjects. In a fraction of patients, long-term symptoms with pain and cognitive and emotional symptoms may occur, causing long-term disability. The pathophysiology is unclear. Most research groups favor a multifactorial pathophysiology similar to that observed for other chronic pain conditions without a clear nociceptive or neuropathic component.

Language: da