Diagnosis and Therapy of Whiplash Syndrome

Whiplash, also known as whiplash, whiplash, or whiplash syndrome, is a type of cervical spine injury occurring in as a result of a sudden, violent movement of the head backward, forward or into sideways.

The mechanism of whiplash injury is the rapid hyperextension (folding backwards) followed by hyperflexion (folding forward) of the cervical spine, leading to overextension and potential damage to soft tissues such as muscles, tendons and ligaments in the cervical region. This can cause a range of symptoms, including neck pain, stiffness, headaches, dizziness, fatigue, pain in the shoulders or arms, and sometimes impaired memory or concentration

Diagnosis of whiplash injury usually includes a history of of the event, physical examination and may be supplemented by imaging methods such as X-ray, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) to rule out more severe injuries, such as fractures or dislocations.

Academically, Whiplash is also referred to as a symptom, not a disease. In practice, this de facto means that the disease is considered by doctors to be too subjective to be addressed consistently. Of course, with certain exceptions, there is usually nothing anyone can do about it.

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