WHAT
IS WHIPLASH?
Nothing to do with the group, sorry. Whiplash or WAD is a problem affecting numerous people through out the world. Normally a result of a traffic accident - below are links to sites giving more detailed information.
What researchers originally believed occurred in a whiplash, and what they now believe. Nice simple diagrams.
http://www.bodymindonline.com/whiplash.htm
The Complete Guide to Whiplash by Michael Melton can be reviewed on this page and ordered. The book covers causes, treatments, prevention, legal issues and more.
http://www.icbc.com/Library/recovery/volume10/Number2/
Nikolai Bogduk in Fact vs. Fiction outlines the "Compression Loading" theory of whiplash. Looks at the common symptoms of whiplash, and treatment studies (most notably diagnostic blocks and neurotomies of cervical z-joints for chronic pain). Argues against the "no claim no pain" assertion.
http://www.injuryresources.com/IC_Whiplash.html
Looks briefly at the history of whiplash medicine, and explains how collisions can hurt your body and the possible injuries. Looks at whiplash resulting from low speed impact. 14 other assorted articles on WAD.
Very detailed site with a wealth of information (over 6000 pages): Research articles; detailed anatomy diagrams; explanations how to read x-rays and MRIs, details of those involved in whiplash research, step-by-step self diagnostic, search facility.
http://www.bcinjurylaw.com/whiplash.html
Canadian law firm site that gives a very basic outline on causes, symptoms, treatments of WAD. largely based on the findings of the Quebec Task Force.
http://www.spinecare.com/treatments/whiplash.html
Page of the Patient Education Series of the San Fransisco Spine Institute giving a broad outline of Whiplash causes, symptoms, and treatments. Their Glossary page also provides a useful A-Z resource on all aspects of spine-care.
http://www.upstate.edu/neurology/haas/hpwhip.htm
Outlines the common symptoms of whiplash (concentrating on headaches), the history of whiplash medicine, shows how radiographical imaging can often be flawed, looks at a few studies into whiplash.
THE WHIPLASH HANDBOOK (ISBN 0-398-06380-X)
by MONIQUE B. HARRITON
CHARLES C. THOMAS. PUBLISHER
The Whiplash Handbook is a survivor’s guide intended to inform and reassure whiplash victims and their families.
"It is an all-too common, frustrating injury. But until now, whiplash victims have had nowhere to
turn for a comprehensive source of information. . . An invaluable resource." (Neshama Franklin, editor of Medical Self-Care).
GLOSSARY
WAD - Whiplash Associated Disorders, the term more correctly used for whiplash injuries.
Neurotomy - - (Percutaneous Radiofrequency Neurotomy/Rhizotomy; Facet neurotomy; Zygapophysial/z-joint neurotomy). A procedure recommended by leading WAD authorities for relief of pain from the facet joints (injured it is believed in approximately 60% of whiplash cases). A needle is inserted next to the two nerves coming off the joint and a radiofrequency is used to burn a tiny hole which disconnects the joints from the brain, eliminating the pain for an average of 12-14 months. Diagnostic blocks are first used to test the potential results of the procedure. In this, an anesthetic is injected to numb the two nerves near the suspected damaged facet joint - pain relief indicates that a neurotomy will be successful. A second diagnostic block is done at a later date for confirmation. This process is one that should only be considered for chronic pain following an injury - generally speaking it is only applicable in cases where there has been no improvement in symptoms for a period of three months or more.
MRIs - Magnetic Resonance Imaging. An imaging technique used to produce high quality images of the inside of the body.
"No claim no pain" - Common whiplash myth that pain is only present in whiplash sufferers who pursue an insurance claim. Modern studies consistently deny this myth.
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