Citation

Nee PA. Injury 2008; 39(12): 1442-1443.

Affiliation

Whiston Hospital, Prescot, Merseyside, UK. patrick.nee7@btinternet.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.injury.2008.03.002

PMID

18585716

Abstract

The impact of a previous neck sprain on recovery from whiplash injury is unknown as published studies have produced conflicting results. This article reviews the literature on the prognosis of a second whiplash injury, distinguishing between previous injuries with and without complete recovery. The best available evidence suggests that a previous injury with incomplete recovery represents an adverse prognostic indicator. However, where there has been complete recovery, the prior injury does not influence the prognosis.

Language: en