Whiplash injuries. A trial of early management.
We have conducted a prospective trial of the management of 135 adult patients who had sustained soft-tissue injuries of the neck in vehicle accidents. Early traction and physiotherapy was compared with rest in a collar and unsupervised mobilisation. No benefit from the active treatment could be identified; moulded collars in slight flexion gave the best pain relief and are recommended.
Pennie
B H
BH
Arrowe Park Hospital, Wirral, Merseyside, England.
Agambar
L J
LJ
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011446:Prospective Studies; D014143:Traction; D014911:Whiplash Injuries / Q000628:therapy*