Whiplash Associated Disorders

Assessment of potential strain injury to rectus capitis posterior minor muscles during whiplash type distortions of the cervical spine

Hallgren, Richard C. and Rowan, Jacob J.. “Assessment of potential strain injury to rectus capitis posterior minor muscles during whiplash type distortions of the cervical spine” Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, vol. , no. , 2021, pp. 000010151520210094. https://doi.org/10.1515/jom-2021-0094 Abstract Context Whiplash type injuries resulting from a rear end motor vehicle accident (REMVA) are thought to […]

Sexual dimorphism of the posterior cervical spine muscle attachments

Journal of Anatomy Lee Keidan Alon Barash Ziv Lenzner Chaim G. Pick Ella Been First published: 19 April 2021 https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.13448 Abstract Cervical spinal injury and neck pain are common disorders with wide physical implications. Neck pain and disability are reported to occur in females more often than in males, and chronic or persistent neck pain […]

Comparing the Accuracy of WhipPredict and a Modified Version of the Short Form Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire: Which Tool Is Better for Predicting Poor Recovery After Whiplash Injury?

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online: February 19, 2021  https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2021.9987 Abstract Objective To compare the accuracy of the whiplash specific risk-screening tool (WhipPredict) with a modified generic short-form Orebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire (SF-ÖMPSQ-M) for predicting poor recovery. Design Inception cohort study. Methods 202 participants with acute whiplash completed WhipPredict and SF-ÖMPSQ-M […]

Systemic Inflammatory Markers in Neck Pain: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis

Eur J Pain 2020 Jul 3. doi: 10.1002/ejp.1630. Online ahead of print. S F Farrell Abstract Background and objective: Mechanisms underpinning symptoms in non-traumatic neck pain (NTNP) and whiplash-associated disorder (WAD) are not comprehensively understood. There is emerging evidence of systemic inflammation in musculoskeletal pain conditions, including neck and back pain. The aim of this […]

Brain Network Disruption in Whiplash

J.P. Higgins, J.M. Elliott and T.B. Parrish American Journal of Neuroradiology June 2020, 41 (6) 994-1000; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3174/ajnr.A6569 Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Whiplash-associated disorders frequently develop following motor vehicle collisions and often involve a range of cognitive and affective symptoms, though the neural correlates of the disorder are largely unknown. In this study, a sample […]

Neck pain and headache after whiplash injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Al-Khazali, Haidar Muhsen PAIN: May 2020 – Volume 161 – Issue 5 – p 880-888 doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000001805 Abstract Neck pain and headache are 2 of the most common complications of whiplash injury. Therefore, we performed a systematic literature search on PubMed and Embase for publications reporting on the prevalence of neck pain and headache after […]

The Course of Orofacial Pain and Jaw Disability After Whiplash Trauma

A 2-year Prospective Study Lampa, Ewa PhD, DDS SPINE: February 1, 2020 – Volume 45 – Issue 3 – p E140-E147 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000003212 Study Design. Prospective cohort study. Objective. The aim of this study was to evaluate the course of orofacial pain and jaw disability in relation to neck pain, neck disability, and psychosocial factors at […]

Frequency of primary neck pain in mild traumatic brain injury/concussion patients

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Available online 4 September 2019 Jeffrey A.King DC, MS Abstract Objectives To determine (1) the frequency of neck pain overall and relative to other symptoms in patients presenting to a level I trauma center emergency department (ED) with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and (2) the predictors of primary […]

Exposure to a motor vehicle collision and the risk of future neck pain: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

Nolet, P. S., Emary, P. C., Kristman, V. L., Murnaghan, K. , Zeegers, M. P. and Freeman, M. D. (2019), Exposure to a motor vehicle collision and the risk of future neck pain: a systematic review and meta‐analysis.. PM&R: The Journal of Injury, Function and Rehabilitation. Accepted Author Manuscript. doi:10.1002/pmrj.12173 ABSTRACT Objective To summarize the […]

Whiplash injury results in sustained impairments of cervical muscle function: A one-year prospective, controlled study – Full Text

J Rehabil Med. 2018 Jun 15;50(6):548-555. doi: 10.2340/16501977-2348. Krogh S, Kasch H. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the temporal development of neck muscle function following whiplash injuries. DESIGN: A 1-year prospective, controlled observational study. SUBJECTS: A total of 141 individuals exposed to whiplash injury due to rear-end vehicle collisions and 40 age- and sex-matched controls with […]

Evidence for Increased MRI Signal Intensity and Morphological Changes in the Brachial Plexus and Median Nerves of Patients With Chronic Arm and Neck Pain Following Whiplash Injury

Authors: Jane Greening, PhD MCSP Study Design Cross-sectional study. Background Whiplash following a motor vehicle accident can result in chronic neck and arm pain. Patients frequently present with cutaneous hypersensitivities and hypoesthesia but without obvious clinical sign of nerve injury. T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has previously been used to identify nerve pathology. Objectives To […]

Subjective Versus Objective Measures of Convergence Insufficiency in Whiplash-Associated Disorder – Full Text Article

February 08, 2018 Ophthalmology: Journal of the AAO TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In a cohort of patients with whiplash-associated disorder (WAD) secondary to motor vehicle accidents, the authors found that the incidence of convergence insufficiency–related visual symptoms was greater than in the control group (45.6% vs 15.4%). However, objective findings of convergence insufficiency were similar between patients […]

The association between a lifetime history of low back injury in a motor vehicle collision and future low back pain: a population-based cohort study

European Spine Journal January 2018, Volume 27, Issue 1, pp 136–144 Paul S. Nolet Purpose This population-based cohort study investigated the association between a lifetime history of a low back injury in a motor vehicle collision (MVC) and future troublesome low back pain. Participants with a history of a low back injury in a motor […]

Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Based Prediction of the Relationship between Whiplash Injury and Temporomandibular Disorders – Full Text

Front Neurol. 2017; 8: 725. Published online 2018 Jan 9. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2017.00725 PMCID: PMC5767220 PMID: 29375466 Yeon-Hee Lee Abstract Purpose Whiplash injury can cause internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and lead to temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). Our aim was to evaluate whether the initial clinical findings in TMD patients with whiplash injury are correlated […]

General Exercise Does Not Improve Long-Term Pain and Disability in Individuals With Whiplash-Associated Disorders: A Systematic Review

Authors: Alexandra Griffin, BAppSc (Phty) (Hons)1, Andrew Leaver, PhD1, Niamh Moloney, PhD2 Study Design Systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Background General exercise, defined as purposeful physical activity involving repetitive exercises and incorporating multiple muscle groups, is frequently used in the management of whiplash-associated disorders (WADs). Evidence supporting its efficacy is not well established. Objectives […]

The Physiological Basis of Cervical Facet-Mediated Persistent Pain: Basic Science and Clinical Challenges

Authors: Meagan E. Ita, MS Synopsis Chronic neck pain is a common condition and a primary clinical symptom of whiplash and other spinal injuries. Loading-induced neck injuries produce abnormal kinematics between the vertebrae, with the potential to injure facet joints and the afferent fibers that innervate the specific joint tissues, including the capsular ligament. Mechanoreceptive […]

Which interventions are cost-effective for the management of whiplash-associated and neck pain-associated disorders?

The Spine Journal Volume 16, Issue 12, December 2016, Pages 1582–1597 Which interventions are cost-effective for the management of whiplash-associated and neck pain-associated disorders? A systematic review of the health economic literature by the Ontario Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMa) Collaboration   Gabrielle van der Velde, DC, PhD Abstract Background Context Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) […]

What Therapies Are Effective For Neck Pain From Whiplash?

This study suggests that mobilization, manipulation, and clinical massage are effective interventions for the management of neck pain. All of these therapies are offered at my office for the treatment of whiplash. Spine J. 2016 Dec;16(12):1598-1630. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2015.08.024. Epub 2015 Dec 17. Are manual therapies, passive physical modalities, or acupuncture effective for the management of […]

The Treatment of Neck Pain–Associated Disorders and Whiplash-Associated Disorders: A Clinical Practice Guideline

JMPT October 2016 Volume 39, Issue 8, Pages 523–564.e27 André E. Bussières, DC, PhD Abstract Objective The objective was to develop a clinical practice guideline on the management of neck pain–associated disorders (NADs) and whiplash-associated disorders (WADs). This guideline replaces 2 prior chiropractic guidelines on NADs and WADs. Methods Pertinent systematic reviews on 6 topic […]

Whiplash Injury or Concussion? A Possible Biomechanical Explanation for Concussion Symptoms in Some Individuals Following a Rear-End Collision

Authors: Benjamin S. Elkin, PhD Study Design Finite element modeling of experimental data. Background The clinical presentations of whiplash injury and concussion have considerable overlap. Both diagnoses are generally based on presenting signs and symptoms, and a history of neck or head trauma. With incomplete knowledge of the trauma, differentiating between whiplash injury and concussion […]