7. Whiplash-associated disorders

Pain Pract. 2010 Mar-Apr;10(2):131-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1533-2500.2009.00356.x.

Abstract

Whiplash-associated disorders are comprised of a range of symptoms of which neck complaints and headaches are the most significant spine related. In the acute and sub-acute stage of the disorder, conservative treatment for minimally 6 months is recommended, active mobilization is slightly better than passive treatment. Thereafter, interventional treatment may be considered. The available evidence for injection of Botulinum toxin A (2 B-) and intra-articular corticosteroid injections (2 C-) supports a negative recommendation. Radiofrequency treatment of the ramus medialis (medial branch) of the ramus dorsalis is recommended (2 B+).

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Guidelines as Topic
  • Humans
  • Pain Measurement
  • Whiplash Injuries / complications*
  • Whiplash Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Whiplash Injuries / therapy
  • Zygapophyseal Joint / physiopathology*