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Whiplash around the world

R W Evans1

  • 1Neurology Section, Park Plaza Hospital, Houston, TX 77004, USA.

Headache
|May 1, 1995
PubMed
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The term "whiplash" is widely used for motor vehicle accident neck injuries. This study surveyed international neurologists to find equivalent terms in other languages, confirming its global prevalence.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Medical Terminology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The term 'whiplash' originated in the late 1920s but was first published in 1945.
  • Despite its widespread use, some physicians object to the term 'whiplash'.
  • The term is considered acceptable when referring specifically to the injury mechanism in motor vehicle accidents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and list terms equivalent to 'whiplash' in various non-English languages.
  • To explore the global usage and perception of the term 'whiplash' for neck injuries.

Main Methods:

  • A mail survey was conducted among members of the American Academy of Neurology residing in non-English-speaking countries.
  • Respondents were asked to provide terms used for whiplash injuries in their respective languages.

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Main Results:

  • Terms for whiplash injuries in 11 different languages were collected and listed.
  • Some respondents provided additional commentary on whiplash injuries in their regions.

Conclusions:

  • The term 'whiplash' is firmly established in common and medical usage globally.
  • Further cross-cultural research is recommended to understand the impact of attitudes and litigation on persistent neck complaints post-accident.