Neck sprain - a major cause of disability following car accidents.

Author(s)
Deans, G.T. Magalliard, J.N. Kerr, M. & Rutherford, W.H.
Year
Abstract

One hundred and thirty- seven patients attending hospital, following road traffic accidents were contacted regarding pain in the neck between 1 and 2 years later. Pain in the neck occurred irrespective of the direction of impact but was disproprotionally common in rear impact accidents. Patients wearing seat belts experienced pain more frequently than unbelted patients.

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Library number
B 27058 fo /84 / IRRD 801357
Source

From: Injury, The British Journal of Accident Surgery, Vol. 18 (1987), p. 10-12, 13 ref.

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