Whiplash Associated Disorders Overview

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Which of the following is NOT considered a prognostic indicator for a client with WAD?

Findings from imaging studies

Accident-related features such as velocity and type of collision

Patient's age (correct)

Extent of motor dysfunctions

What is the positive predictive value of the WhipPredict tool in identifying individuals with WAD who are likely to develop chronic moderate/severe disability?

70% (correct)

60%

80%

50%

Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment option for individuals with WAD grade I or II?

Physiotherapy including low load isometric and ROM exercises

Pain medications such as Panadol and NSAIDs

Imagine guided intra-articular injection therapy (correct)

Patient education and advice to stay active

Which of the following is a widely used clinical tool in emergency medicine to justify the need for imaging investigation in an alert and stable client with a history of trauma?

Both Canadian C-Spine Rule and NEXUS Criteria Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common conservative medical management approach for individuals with WAD?

Prescribing muscle relaxants Signup and view all the answers

What is the positive predictive value of the WhipPredict tool in identifying individuals with WAD who are likely to experience full recovery?

70% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is NOT considered a prognostic indicator for individuals with WAD, according to the text?

Severity of neck pain Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following treatment options is NOT recommended for individuals with WAD grade III?

Muscle relaxants Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following imaging modalities is primarily used to rule out fracture and dislocation in clients with WAD grade IV?

X-ray Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is NOT considered a prognostic indicator for individuals with WAD?

Patient's gender Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for whiplash?

Concussion Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of injury in whiplash?

Acceleration-deceleration forces on the neck Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of whiplash-associated disorders (WAD)?

Vertigo Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of patients with whiplash report an immediate occurrence of symptoms?

70% Signup and view all the answers

Which term was introduced by W.O. Spitzer in 1995 to describe the clinical manifestation of whiplash?

Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) is TRUE?

The symptoms largely vary between individuals. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of whiplash mentioned in the text?

Sports-related injuries Signup and view all the answers

What type of injury can whiplash result in?

Both bony and soft tissue injuries Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the symptoms of whiplash is TRUE?

Some patients report immediate symptoms, while others report delayed symptoms. Signup and view all the answers

Why is whiplash considered a significant public health problem?

It results in chronic pain and disability. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Quebec Task Force (QTF) grading system, which of the following best describes a Grade 2 whiplash-associated disorder (WAD)?

Muscle strain, neck and/or back pain, restricted range of motion, normal reflexes, dermatomes, and myotomes, no fracture/dislocation on X-ray Signup and view all the answers

According to the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3) criteria, which of the following is NOT a requirement for diagnosing persistent headache attributed to whiplash-associated disorder (WAD)?

The headache must be better accounted for by another ICHD-3 diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

According to the Quebec Task Force (QTF) classification, which grade of whiplash-associated disorder (WAD) accounts for approximately 3% to 2% of cases?

Grade 3 Signup and view all the answers

According to the Quebec Task Force (QTF) classification, which grade of whiplash-associated disorder (WAD) involves cervical fracture or dislocation?

Grade 4 Signup and view all the answers

According to the Quebec Task Force (QTF) classification, which grade of whiplash-associated disorder (WAD) accounts for approximately 43% of cases?

Grade 1 Signup and view all the answers