Journal Spine, published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health, has released a special supplement focusing on the Whiplash Injury.
The special ‘Roundtable’ article highlights the need for effective, research-proven approaches to early management of whiplash injuries. Whiplash is a very common type of neck injury, typically caused by rear-impact traffic crashes. Studies consistently show that neck pain and other symptoms of acute whiplash injury clear up within a few months in about half of patients. The other half have continued pain and disability one to two years later, with up to 20 percent having moderate to severe pain.
The special supplement also includes other articles and reviews of interest to physicians, surgeons, physical therapists, and other professionals involved in the evaluation and management of patients with whiplash. In addition to a new research study on the beneficial (or harmful) effects of early management, topics include the ways in which stress and financial compensation may influence the long-term outcomes of whiplash injury.
Spine is an international, peer-reviewed, bi-weekly periodical that considers for publication original articles in the field of spine. It claims to be the leading subspecialty journal for the treatment of spinal disorders. Only original papers are considered for publication with the understanding that they are contributed solely to Spine. According to the latest ISI Science Citation Impact Factor, the journal ranks highest among general orthopaedic journals and subspecialty titles.
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