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Comparative Study
. 1990 Mar;72(2):277-9.
doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.72B2.2312568.

Whiplash injuries. A trial of early management

B H Pennie  1 , L J Agambar
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Comparative Study

Whiplash injuries. A trial of early management

B H Pennie et al. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1990 Mar.

Abstract

We have conducted a prospective trial of the management of 135 adult patients who had sustained soft-tissue injuries of the neck in vehicle accidents. Early traction and physiotherapy was compared with rest in a collar and unsupervised mobilisation. No benefit from the active treatment could be identified; moulded collars in slight flexion gave the best pain relief and are recommended.

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