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Old 11-10-2009, 04:15 PM   #1 (permalink)
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The term "whiplash" is punch-line in so many jokes about car accidents and personal injury. Is it a valid diagnosis, or was it at one time?


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Old 11-10-2009, 09:13 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Yes it is still a valid diagnosis. Merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whiplash defines whiplash as an injury resulting from a sudden sharp whipping movement of the neck and head (as of a person in a vehicle that is struck from the rear by another vehicle)


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Old 11-11-2009, 06:56 AM   #3 (permalink)
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My impression of whiplash is that the victim may not experience symptoms until a while after the injury.

I think I've heard of people refusing to "sign off" of an accident soon after it because of this.


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Old 11-11-2009, 02:50 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I feel sorry for people who have whiplash, as people tend to roll their eyes and be a tad skeptical when they hear that term; I know I have in the past. A friend of mine had a quite serious case and it really upset her to see that reaction.


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