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Whiplash neck injury

R Mayou1, B P Radanov

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital, Oxford, UK.

Journal of Psychosomatic Research
|May 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Whiplash injuries often involve persistent physical symptoms. Psychological factors and social variables significantly impact recovery and disability, similar to other musculoskeletal conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Trauma research
  • Clinical psychology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Whiplash, a post-traumatic neck injury, presents a growing clinical challenge with both acute and chronic symptoms.
  • The role of psychological and social factors, including compensation, in persistent whiplash complaints is often alleged but understudied.
  • Limited research has focused on the mental state and quality of life impacts of whiplash injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the epidemiology, clinical features, prognosis, and etiology of whiplash injuries.
  • To emphasize the significance of psychological outcomes and variables in whiplash.
  • To highlight the commonality of unrecognized post-traumatic symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on epidemiological data.
  • Analysis of clinical features and prognostic indicators.
  • Examination of etiological factors, particularly psychological and social variables.

Main Results:

  • Whiplash injuries are increasingly frequent, affecting numerous patients with diverse symptoms.
  • Psychological factors and social variables are significant contributors to persistent physical complaints and disability.
  • Mental state and quality of life issues are crucial but often overlooked aspects of whiplash.

Conclusions:

  • Psychological factors in whiplash are as critical as in other physical conditions, such as musculoskeletal disorders.
  • Specific post-traumatic symptoms are prevalent in whiplash patients but frequently go unrecognized.
  • A comprehensive approach addressing both physical and psychological aspects is essential for managing whiplash injuries.

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