@article{ref1,
title="Risk and mechanisms of injuries to the cervical spine in traffic accidents",
journal="Proceedings of the International Research Council on the Biomechanics of Injury conference",
year="1985",
author="Otte, Dietmar and Rether, J.r.",
volume="13",
number="",
pages="17-32",
abstract="This paper presents the results of a field study in the Hannover area (Federal Republic of Germany). 5,759 people injured in traffic accidents were examined with regard to injuries of the cervical spine. 2.1% received injuries of the cervical spine; 1.04% morphologically non-definable injuries (AIS equals 1), and 0.97% bony or ligamentary injuries (AIS greater than 1). The definition of the &quot;whiplash injury&quot; is elucidated, and the risk for these particular injuries is described, according to the type of traffic participation of the injured. (Author/TRRL)<p />",
language="en",
issn="2235-3151",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}