Citation

Hestnes A. Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen. 1997; 117(1): 21-22.

Vernacular Title

Nakkeslengsskader med objektive funn. Forsinket diagnose av fractura dens axis.

Affiliation

Nevrologisk avdeling, Vestfold sentralsykehus, Tønsberg.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, Norske Laegeforening)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9064804

Abstract

Whiplash traumas are often looked upon as accidents that cause extensive symptomatology without the presence of objective findings. This article describes two patients who suffered a whiplash trauma where a serious pathological condition, in both cases a fracture of dens axis, was revealed after a long delay. The correct diagnosis was probably delayed by the belief that, despite florid symptoms, no objective signs are observed as a rule in cases of whiplash trauma. The author stresses the importance of assessing patients (also those with whiplash traumas) individually.

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