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A Novel Vertebral Stabilization Method for Producing Contusive Spinal Cord Injury
Published on: January 5, 2015
Use of cervical collar after whiplash injuries
Anna Józefiak-Wójtowicz1, Artur Stolarczyk1, Jarosław Michał Deszczyński1
1Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, Brodnowski Hospital, Warsaw, Poland.
Abstract:
Whiplash injuries, also known as neck sprains and strains, are currently some of the most common injuries of the cervical spine. Mechanism of injury is still controversial and current treatment methods do not provide satisfactory results. In this article we present QTF classification of related disorders, epidemiological data and treatment methods. We described basic principles of using a soft collar, goals and effects of collar use and potential complications ensuing from immobilization. Authors reviewed publications comparing the effects of collar use with other methods of treatment and physiotherapy following whiplash injury.
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