Whiplash Associated Disorders
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Clinically Relevant Anatomy
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Mechanism of Injury / Pathological Process
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Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]
QTFC (Quebec Task Force Classification)
QTFC Grade |
Clinical presentation |
0 |
No complaint about neck pain No physical signs |
I |
Nec complaints of pain, stiffness or tenderness only No physical signs |
II |
Neck complaint Musculoskeletal signs including
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III |
Neck complaint Musculosceletal signs Neurological signs including:
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IV |
Neck complaint and fracture or dislocation |
MQTFC (Modified Quebec Task Force Classification) [1]
Proposed classificaiton grade |
Physical and psychological impairments present |
WAD 0 |
No complaints about neck pain No physical signs |
WAD I |
Neck complaings of pain, stiffness or tenderness only No physical signs |
WAD IIA |
Neck complaint Motor impairment
Sensory Impairment
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WAD IIB |
Neck complaint Motor impairment
Sensory Impairment
Psychological impairment
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WAD IIC |
Neck complaint
Motor impairment
Sensory Impairment
Psychological impairment
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WAD III |
Neck complaint Motor impairment
Sensory Impairment
Neurological signs of conduction loss including:
Psychological impairment
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WAD IV |
Fracture or dislocation |
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Management / Interventions
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Differential Diagnosis
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Resources
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www.som.uq.edu.au/whiplash
Whiplash evidence based informatin resources EBM Ressources (University of Queensland)
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- ↑ Sterling M., Man Ther. 2004 May;9(2):60-70. A proposed new classification system for whiplash associated disorders--implications for assessment and management.