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== Introduction ==
== What is the Classification of Grades of WAD  ==
The Quebec Task Force on Whiplash-Associated Disorders (WAD) for grading WAD injuries was developed into a classification system in 1995.  <ref name=":0">Shergill Y, Côté P, Shearer H, Wong J.J, Stupar M, Tibbles A, Cassidy D.J. Inter-rater reliability of the Quebec Task Force classification system for recent-onset Whiplash Associated Disorders. Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association. 2021:65(2):186-192.</ref>


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This classification system helps categorise the nature and severity of the WAD injury from information collected during the history and physical examination. This incudes the feeling of pain, decreased range of motion (ROM), point tenderness, neurological signs, and fractures or dislocation. <ref name=":0" />   


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One study shows that the prognosis worsens with an increase in WAD grade. <ref name=":0" />  (cite the actual study as well)
 
== Grades of WAD ==
The following chart outlines the Quebec task force Classification of Grades of WAD: <ref name=":0" /> 
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Grade
!Classification
|-
|0
|No complaint about the neck.
No physical sign(s).
|-
|I
|Complaint of neck pain, stiffness or tenderness only
No physical sign(s).
|-
|II
|Neck complaint AND musculoskeletal sign(s).
Musculoskeletal signs include decreased range of motion and point
 
tenderness.
|-
|III
|Neck complaint AND neurological sign(s).
Neurologic signs include decreased or absent deep tendon reflexes,
 
weakness, and sensory deficits.
|-
|IV
|Neck complaint AND fracture or dislocation.
|}
 
== Reliability and Validity ==
The inter-rater reliability of the Quebec task force classification is unknown . <ref name=":0" />


== Resources  ==
== Resources  ==

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What is the Classification of Grades of WAD[edit | edit source]

The Quebec Task Force on Whiplash-Associated Disorders (WAD) for grading WAD injuries was developed into a classification system in 1995. [1]

This classification system helps categorise the nature and severity of the WAD injury from information collected during the history and physical examination. This incudes the feeling of pain, decreased range of motion (ROM), point tenderness, neurological signs, and fractures or dislocation. [1]

One study shows that the prognosis worsens with an increase in WAD grade. [1] (cite the actual study as well)

Grades of WAD[edit | edit source]

The following chart outlines the Quebec task force Classification of Grades of WAD: [1]

Grade Classification
0 No complaint about the neck.

No physical sign(s).

I Complaint of neck pain, stiffness or tenderness only

No physical sign(s).

II Neck complaint AND musculoskeletal sign(s).

Musculoskeletal signs include decreased range of motion and point

tenderness.

III Neck complaint AND neurological sign(s).

Neurologic signs include decreased or absent deep tendon reflexes,

weakness, and sensory deficits.

IV Neck complaint AND fracture or dislocation.

Reliability and Validity[edit | edit source]

The inter-rater reliability of the Quebec task force classification is unknown . [1]

Resources[edit | edit source]

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Shergill Y, Côté P, Shearer H, Wong J.J, Stupar M, Tibbles A, Cassidy D.J. Inter-rater reliability of the Quebec Task Force classification system for recent-onset Whiplash Associated Disorders. Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association. 2021:65(2):186-192.
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