Whiplash syndrome.
Whiplash, or cervical acceleration extension injury, is due predominantly to hyperextension and prolongation of the neck, with rebound flexion. A variety of disabling soft tissue injureries may result, including vertebral arter damage. While x-rays are generally unremarkable, they should be obtained. Rational management is based on rest, heat and analgesics, muscle relaxants, isometric exercises and an informed patient. The assumption that whiplash syndrome occurs only in neurotic or litigation-minded patients should be discouraged.
D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011859:Radiography; D012146:Rest; D013577:Syndrome; D014911:Whiplash Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy
D000700:Analgesics; D009125:Muscle Relaxants, Central