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Whiplash amnesia

C M Fisher

    Neurology
    |June 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    A car accident caused a 67-year-old woman to experience temporary brain amnesia. This transient amnesia was likely caused by a whiplash injury to the brain.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Trauma Medicine
    • Forensic Biomechanics

    Background:

    • A 67-year-old female occupant of a stationary vehicle sustained a rear-end collision.
    • The patient was properly restrained with a seat belt during the incident.

    Observation:

    • The patient's head did not make contact with the windshield.
    • Immediate onset of transient global amnesia was noted post-impact.

    Findings:

    • The patient experienced a temporary loss of memory, recovering within 72 hours.
    • The observed amnesia is hypothesized to be a direct result of brain insult from whiplash trauma.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the potential for brain injury, specifically transient amnesia, from whiplash mechanisms even without direct head impact.
    • Understanding the neurobiological effects of whiplash is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment of post-traumatic amnesia.
    • Further research into the biomechanics of whiplash-induced brain injury is warranted.