Citation

Silber JS, Hayes VM, Lipetz J, Vaccaro AR. Am. J. Orthop. (Belle Mead NJ) 2005; 34(1): 23-28.

Affiliation

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Great Neck, New York, USA. jeffsilber2000@yahoo.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Quadrant Healthcom)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15707135

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.

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