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. 1997 Jun;41(2):91–104.

Whiplash: a selective annotated bibliography

Brad MT Smith, Alan Adams
PMCID: PMC2485172

Abstract

Objective:

To review the literature on whiplash injury including an overview, collision mechanics, pathophysiology, neurobehavioral, imaging, treatment/management, prognosis, outcomes, and litigation.

Design:

An annotated bibliography.

Methods:

A literature search of MEDLINE from 1987 to 1995 and CHIROLARS from 1900 to 1996, with emphasis on the last ten years, was performed. Conference proceedings and the personal files of the authors were searched for relevant citations. Key words utilized in the search were whiplash injury, acceleration/deceleration injury, neck pain, head pain, cognitive impairment, treatment, imaging, prognosis and litigation.

Results:

This annotated bibliography identifies key studies and potential models for future research.

Conclusions:

There is currently a lack of clinical consensus both in practice and in the literature regarding the evaluation and management of an episode of whiplash injury. This annotated bibliography has been developed in an attempt to provide an overview of the literature regarding various issues surrounding an episode of whiplash injury.

Keywords: whiplash, neck pain, acceleration/deceleration, injury

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