AI Article Synopsis
- Whiplash injuries are common yet poorly understood, particularly concerning their mechanisms and optimal treatments.
- These injuries can lead to chronic pain and disability, causing significant social and economic impacts.
- Factors such as social class, collision severity, compensation issues, and both physical and psychological aspects influence recovery outcomes.
Article Abstract
Whiplash injury is a common injures in our daily lives, but the mechanism of it and the best treatment is largely unknown. The development of chronic pain and disability following whiplash injury is not uncommon and results in substantial social and economic costs. Clinical manifestation and recovery time are difference, which make it difficult for doctor diagnosis and treatment. The current study have shown that the social class, severity of collision, compensation and lawsuit, physical and psychological factors were relevant predictors for the outcome of whiplash. This article is try to overview the status quo of the whiplash injury.
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