Musculoskeletal sprains and strains

Highlights: Summary; Overview

Basics: Definition; Epidemiology; Aetiology; Pathophysiology; Classification

Prevention: Primary

Diagnosis: History & examination; Tests; Differential; Step-by-step; Criteria; Guidelines; Case history

Treatment: Details; Step-by-step; Guidelines; Evidence

Follow Up: Recommendations; Complications; Prognosis

Resources: References; Online resources; Patient leaflets; Credits

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What are the effects of treatments for acute whiplash injury?

Likely to be beneficial		Mobilisation (early) for acute whiplash injury
Unknown effectiveness		Early return to normal activity Exercise for acute whiplash injury PEMF treatment for acute whiplash injury Multimodal treatment for acute whiplash injury Drug treatments (analgesics, antidepressants, epidural corticosteroids, epidural local anaesthetics, muscle relaxants, NSAIDs) for acute whiplash injury

Web publication date: 4 Aug 2008 (based on May 2007 search)

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