<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Whiplash syndrome is a quite common pathology and can be defined as a neck injury produced by a sudden acceleration-deceleration, the consequence of which is a sudden forward and backward movement of the head and neck. The main production mechanism is a sudden acceleration-deceleration process that has as a consequence the sudden extension/flexion of the neck. Starting from the many structures involved, the whiplash syndrome is an interdisciplinary challenge (ENT specialist, neurologist, orthopedist, ophthalmologist, psychologist) and can be described by multiple signs and symptoms.</p><p>Whiplash syndrome is a complex pathology both through the mechanism of production and symptoms, and through the forensic implications that it has. The interdisciplinary medical collaboration, the implementation of stricter rules on wearing the seat belt and the development by car manufacturers of chairs and head restraints that protect the head and neck of passengers, would be the preventive step in the occurrence and especially the chronicization of these lesions.</p></abstract>

Whiplash syndrome is a quite common pathology and can be defined as a neck injury produced by a sudden acceleration-deceleration, the consequence of which is a sudden forward and backward movement of the head and neck. The main production mechanism is a sudden acceleration-deceleration process that has as a consequence the sudden extension/flexion of the neck. Starting from the many structures involved, the whiplash syndrome is an interdisciplinary challenge (ENT specialist, neurologist, orthopedist, ophthalmologist, psychologist) and can be described by multiple signs and symptoms.Whiplash syndrome is a complex pathology both through the mechanism of production and symptoms, and through the forensic implications that it has. The interdisciplinary medical collaboration, the implementation of stricter rules on wearing the seat belt and the development by car manufacturers of chairs and head restraints that protect the head and neck of passengers, would be the preventive step in the occurrence and especially the chronicization of these lesions.

Whiplash Syndrome

Romanian Journal of Rhinology

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Whiplash syndrome is a quite common pathology and can be defined as a neck injury produced by a sudden acceleration-deceleration, the consequence of which is a...

Whiplash Syndrome

Publicado en línea: 04 may 2019

Páginas: 79 - 82

Recibido: 13 dic 2018

Aceptado: 04 feb 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rjr-2019-0009

Palabras clave
whiplash, syndrome, acceleration-deceleration, neck pain, dizziness, whiplash-associated lesions

© 2019 Dorin Sarafoleanu et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Whiplash Syndrome

Publicado en línea: 04 may 2019

Páginas: 79 - 82

Recibido: 13 dic 2018

Aceptado: 04 feb 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rjr-2019-0009

Palabras clavewhiplash, syndrome, acceleration-deceleration, neck pain, dizziness, whiplash-associated lesions

© 2019 Dorin Sarafoleanu et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Palabras clave
whiplash, syndrome, acceleration-deceleration, neck pain, dizziness, whiplash-associated lesions