Citation

Dvorak J, Ettlin T, Jenzer G, Mürner J, Radanov BP, Walz FH. Z. Unfallchir. Versicherungsmed. 1994; 87(2): 86-90.

Vernacular Title

Standortbestimmung zum Zustand nach Beschleunigungsmechanismus an der

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Verlag Hans Huber)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7946697

Abstract

The results of medical investigations following acceleration mechanism to the cervical spine (so called "soft tissue neck injury") are to be described in common diagnostic terms. Biomechanical and legal considerations are beyond medical competence. In certain cases, the clinical examination must be completed in cooperation with specialists. Within the entire medical context, the neuropsychological and neuropsychiatric assessment may contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the consequences. In cases of litigation, the full array of facts, like the patients' previous history, and differential diagnoses, have to be drawn to attention. At present, compensation takes place only exceptionally and in a limited range, if an impairment by an accompanying brain injury is excluded.

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