Whiplash Injuries. A Trial of Early Management

Overview

Journal J Bone Joint Surg Br

Specialties General Surgery
Orthopedics

Date 1990 Mar 1

PMID 2312568

Citations 14

Authors

B H Pennie

L J Agambar

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Abstract

We have conducted a prospective trial of the management of 135 adult patients who had sustained soft-tissue injuries of the neck in vehicle accidents. Early traction and physiotherapy was compared with rest in a collar and unsupervised mobilisation. No benefit from the active treatment could be identified; moulded collars in slight flexion gave the best pain relief and are recommended.

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