title: Influence of a previous neck sprain on recovery after whiplash injury.
abstract: The impact of a previous neck sprain on recovery from whiplash injury is unknown as published studies have produced conflicting results. This article reviews the literature on the prognosis of a second whiplash injury, distinguishing between previous injuries with and without complete recovery. The best available evidence suggests that a previous injury with incomplete recovery represents an adverse prognostic indicator. However, where there has been complete recovery, the prior injury does not influence the prognosis.
authors.affiliation: Whiston Hospital, Prescot, Merseyside, UK. patrick.nee7@btinternet.com
authors.forename: Patrick A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Nee
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D020127:Recovery of Function / Q000502:physiology; D012008:Recurrence; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000150:complications*; D015599:Trauma Severity Indices; D014911:Whiplash Injuries / Q000150:complications*