A risk stratification tool for prehospital triage of patients exposed to a whiplash trauma.
ObjectiveOur aim was to develop a risk stratification model to predict the presence of a potentially more sinister injury in patients exposed to a whiplash trauma.MethodsThe study base comprised of 3,115 residents who first sought healthcare contact ...
Artur Tenenbaum+3 more
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Post-traumatic stress, depression, and community integration a long time after whiplash injury
Psychological factors such as post-traumatic stress and depression may play an important role in the recovery after whiplash injuries. Difficulties in psychosocial functioning with limitations in everyday life may dominate for some time after the injury.
Britt-Marie Stålnacke
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A Heterogeneity Based Case-Control Analysis of Motorcyclist Injury Crashes: Evidence from Motorcycle Crash Causation Study [PDF]
The main objective of this study is to quantify how different policy-sensitive factors are associated with risk of motorcycle injury crashes, while controlling for rider-specific, psycho-physiological, and other observed/unobserved factors. The analysis utilizes data from a matched case-control design collected through the FHWA Motorcycle Crash ...
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Biomechanics of whiplash injury.
Despite a large number of rear-end collisions on the road and a high frequency of whiplash injuries reported, the mechanism of whiplash injuries is not completely understood. One of the reasons is that the injury is not necessarily accompanied by obvious tissue damage detectable by X-ray or MRI.
King H. Yang+2 more
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Functional assessment of the cervical spine in F-16 pilots with and without neck pain [PDF]
Introduction: Spinal symptoms in fighter pilots are a serious aeromedical problem. The most common neck complaints are muscular pain and strain. The aim of the current study was to determine possible differences in the cervical range of motion (CROM ...
Burnotte, Frederic+7 more
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ABSTRACT Although concern exists regarding the potential relationship between heading, head impacts, and head injuries, and long‐term brain health in association football players, the incidence of these events is yet to be reported in futsal. It has been hypothesized that futsal's format of a smaller field and fewer players might mean that players are ...
Ayda Sarkohi+4 more
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Physiotherapy in a whiplash injury: a case report
Study Design: Case ReportObjectives: To describe physiotherapy intervention in an individual with asuspected whiplash injury.Background: The patient was a 29-year old male with complaints of neckpain and tightness following a motor vehicle accident ...
C. Van Eck
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Animal Models of Traumatic Brain Injury and Their Relevance in Clinical Settings
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant global health concern. Animal models are crucial for understanding the complex pathophysiology of TBI and developing effective treatments. This review explores common animal models of TBI, assessing their strengths and limitations in mimicking human injury.
Payal Chauhan+11 more
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Is traumatic and non-traumatic neck pain associated with brain alterations? : a systematic review [PDF]
Background: Chronic neck pain affects 50% - 85% of people who have experienced an acute episode. This transition and the persistence of chronic complaints are believed to be mediated by brain alterations among different central mechanisms.
Caeyenberghs, Karen+5 more
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Whiplash associated disorders:Is there a place for psychiatrists and psychologists? [PDF]
SummaryBetween 25 and 30% of the victims of a whiplash injury have complaints after one year. This condition is referred to as late whiplash syndrome. This syndrome is characterized by pain of the neck, headache, forgetfulness, poor concentration, mental
Jolles, J.+2 more
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