Expert evidence in whiplash injury: interdisciplinary orthopaedic and biomechanical approach

Considering the controversially discussed issue of whiplash injury a pragmatic approach based on our own experience in the area of forensic expert opinion is presented. Findings of accident analysis and biomechanics are correlated with the individual situation after the accident (initial clinical ap...

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Published in:Der Unfallchirurg 2014-03, Vol.117 (3), p.263
Main Authors: Magin, M N, Auer, C
Format: Article
Language:ger
Subjects:
Expert Testimony - legislation & jurisprudence
Germany
Humans
Malpractice - legislation & jurisprudence
Models, Biological
Orthopedics - legislation & jurisprudence
Severity of Illness Index
Whiplash Injuries - classification
Whiplash Injuries - diagnosis
Whiplash Injuries - physiopathology
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Summary:Considering the controversially discussed issue of whiplash injury a pragmatic approach based on our own experience in the area of forensic expert opinion is presented. Findings of accident analysis and biomechanics are correlated with the individual situation after the accident (initial clinical appearance), the course of the ailment and the indispensable physical examination. The latter leads to determination of the individual vulnerability (not increased/increased) which is important for the evaluation of the physical condition and estimation of the physical stress limit. These limits vary widely between individuals and must be considered carefully when relating dose and effect of accident severity to a possible physical injury. Determination of the accident severity is especially important when there are no objective signs of injury and the existence of a minor whiplash injury (Quebec Task Force degree 1 or 2) is in question.
ISSN:1433-044X
DOI:10.1007/s00113-013-2544-5