Long-term prognosis of soft-tissue injuries of the neck.
We reviewed 43 patients who had sustained soft-tissue injuries of the neck after a mean 10.8 years. Of these, only 12% had recovered completely. Residual symptoms were intrusive in 28% and severe in 12%. Pain in the neck and lower back was the commonest complaint and older patients had a worse prognosis. After two years, symptoms did not alter with further passage of time.
University of Bristol, England.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007603:Jurisprudence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009068:Movement / Q000502:physiology; D009333:Neck / Q000503:physiopathology; D019838:Neck Injuries; D011379:Prognosis; D014911:Whiplash Injuries / Q000191:economics / Q000503:physiopathology*