Citation

Norris SH, Watt I. J. Bone Joint Surg. Br. 1983; 65(5): 608-611.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1983, British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

6643566

Abstract

Injury of the neck may result when a motor vehicle is run into from behind; such injury is frequently the cause of prolonged disability and litigation. We report a series of 61 patients with these injuries. A classification, based upon the presenting symptoms and physical signs has been evolved. This classification is shown to be a reliable basis for formulating a prognosis. Factors which adversely affect prognosis include the presence of objective neurological signs, stiffness of the neck, muscle spasm, and pre-existing degenerative spondylosis.

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