title: Use of cervical collar after whiplash injuries.
abstract: Whiplash injuries, also known as neck sprains and strains, are currently some of the most common injuries of the cervical spine. Mechanism of injury is still controversial and current treatment methods do not provide satisfactory results. In this article we present QTF classification of related disorders, epidemiological data and treatment methods. We described basic principles of using a soft collar, goals and effects of collar use and potential complications ensuing from immobilization. Authors reviewed publications comparing the effects of collar use with other methods of treatment and physiotherapy following whiplash injury.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, Brodnowski Hospital, Warsaw, Poland.
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Józefiak-Wójtowicz
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, Brodnowski Hospital, Warsaw, Poland.
authors.forename: Artur
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Stolarczyk
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, Brodnowski Hospital, Warsaw, Poland.
authors.forename: Jarosław Michał
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Deszczyński
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, Brodnowski Hospital, Warsaw, Poland.
authors.forename: Magdalena
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Materek
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, Brodnowski Hospital, Warsaw, Poland.
authors.forename: Marta
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pietras
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, Brodnowski Hospital, Warsaw, Poland.
authors.forename: Katarzyna
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Bażant
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization / Q000379:methods*; D019547:Neck Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D014911:Whiplash Injuries / Q000473:pathology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*