@article{ref1,
title="Whiplash: fact or fiction?",
journal="American journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead NJ)",
year="2005",
author="Silber, Jeff S. and Hayes, Victor M. and Lipetz, Jason and Vaccaro, Alexander R.",
volume="34",
number="1",
pages="23-28",
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.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1078-4519",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}