title: Whiplash injuries. A trial of early management.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Arrowe Park Hospital, Wirral, Merseyside, England.
authors.forename: B H
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Pennie
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Agambar
mesh_terms: 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*