title: [Orthopedic-traumatologic observations].
abstract: This article focuses on the problems encountered when giving an expert opinion on the results of slight distortion of the cervical spine after low-velocity rear-end collisions. Special attention is paid to the non-medical reasons for discontent of injured (innocent) passengers due to the current system of compensation.
authors.affiliation: Gutachtenambulanz, Orthopädische Universitätsklinik Heidelberg.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Rompe
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries; D005104:Expert Testimony; D006801:Humans; D014911:Whiplash Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology