Cervical whiplash injuries continue to be a common problem throughout the industrialized world. Despite recent scientific developments, unhelpful treatment of whiplash injuries such as prolonged immobilization, passive modalities, and unnecessary sur ...view more
Cervical whiplash injuries continue to be a common problem throughout the industrialized world. Despite recent scientific developments, unhelpful treatment of whiplash injuries such as prolonged immobilization, passive modalities, and unnecessary surgery exist. Many patients with chronic pain are labelled as having "psychological problems." Overtreatment and excessive use of diagnostic imaging are common. Relatively recent developments in this field, backed by extensive study, have initiated an evolution in the treatment of whiplash injury.
Cervical whiplash injuries continue to be a common problem throughout the industrialized world. Despite recent scientific developments, unhelpful treatment of whiplash injuries such as prolonged immobilization, passive modalities, and unnecessary surgery exist. Many patients with chronic pain are labelled as having "psychological problems." Overtreatment and excessive use of diagnostic imaging are common. Relatively recent developments in this field, backed by extensive study, have initiated an evolution in the treatment of whiplash injury.
Key Features
Dr. Malanga is a well-known expert in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation, particularly in spinal medicine and orthopedics.
The entire book focuses only on whiplash, providing an extremely in-depth treatment.
Relatively recent developments in this field, backed by extensive study, have initiated an evolution in the treatment of whiplash injury. Thus, there is a need for a comprehensive presentation of the changed thinking.
Includes coverage of the Quebec Whiplash Study.
Author Information
By Gerard A. Malanga, MD, Director, Sports, Spine and Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation, Associate Professor, UMDNJ- New Jersey Medical School, West Orange, NJ, USA and Scott Nadler, DO, Director of Sports Medicine, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, UMDNJ, Newark, NJ, USA
1. Whiplash: A Continuing Dilema in the 21st Century 2. Anatomy of the Cervical Spine 3. The Biomechanics ofWhiplash 4. The Pathophysiology of Whiplash 5. Whiplash-Associated Disorders: Prognosis After Injury 6. New Concepts in Head Restraint Technology in the Prevention of Whiplash Injury 7. The Clinical Picture of Whiplash Injury 8. Whiplash-Related Headache 9. Mandibular Whiplash 10. Whiplash-Induced Cervical Facet Joint Syndrome 11. Cervical Disc Pain and Radiculopathy After Whiplash 12. Spinal Cord Injury Following Motor Vehicle Accidents 13. Mild Traumatic Brain Injuryand Postconcussion Syndrome 14. Myofascial Pain After Whiplash Injury 15. PsychologicalFactors in the Treatment of Chronic Pain Associated with Whiplash 16. Imaging of Whiplash Injuries 17. The Electrodiagnosis Evaluation of Whiplash Injuries: A Practical Approach 18. Rehabilitation of Whiplash Injuries 19. The Role of Chiropractic Treatment in Whiplash Injury 20. Medications in the Treatment of Whiplash-Associated Disorders 21. Interventional Spine Procedures for Cervical Whiplash 22. Complementary Medicine in the Treatment of Whiplash Injuries 23. Late Whiplash Syndrome: Current Psychological Theory and Practice 24. Surgical Indications Following Whiplash Injury 25. The Legal System and Soft Tissue Injuries 26. The Future of Whiplash-Associated Injuries
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