title: [False positive radiographic findings in expert assessment of whiplash trauma of the cervical spine].
abstract: It is reported about a possible misdiagnosis after whiplash injuries. Calcifications of the nuchal ligament have been interpreted as fractures. The inappropriate radiological diagnosis has been corrected within the criminal procedure. Prolonged complaints as possible consequences of information about the false positive radiological diagnosis to the patient are discussed.
authors: Institut für gerichtliche Medizin, Universität Wien.
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Risser
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Bauer
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008022:Ligaments / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014911:Whiplash Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
vernacular_title: Zum falsch positiven Röntgenbefund bei der Begutachtung des Schleudertraumas der Halswirbelsäule.