Whiplash Associated Disorders: Difference between revisions
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MQTFC (Modified Quebec Task Force Classification) | '''MQTFC (Modified Quebec Task Force Classification) '''<ref name="PMID: 15040964 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]">Sterling M., Man Ther. 2004 May;9(2):60-70. A proposed new classification system for whiplash associated disorders--implications for assessment and management.</ref><br> | ||
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*local cervical mechanical hyperalgesia<br> | *local cervical mechanical hyperalgesia<br> | ||
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Motor impairment | Motor impairment | ||
*decreased ROM | *decreased ROM | ||
*altered muscle recruitment patterns (CCFT) | *altered muscle recruitment patterns (CCFT) | ||
*increased JPE | *increased JPE | ||
Sensory Impairment | Sensory Impairment | ||
*local cervical mechanical hyperalgesia | *local cervical mechanical hyperalgesia | ||
*generalised sensory hypersensitivity (mechanical, thermal, ULNT) | *generalised sensory hypersensitivity (mechanical, thermal, ULNT) | ||
*Some may show SNS disturbances | *Some may show SNS disturbances | ||
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Psychological impairment | Psychological impairment | ||
*elevated psychological disstress (GHQ, TAMPA) | *elevated psychological disstress (GHQ, TAMPA) | ||
*elevated levels of acute posttraumatic stress (IES)<br> | *elevated levels of acute posttraumatic stress (IES)<br> | ||
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== Diagnostic Procedures == | == Diagnostic Procedures == | ||
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== Differential Diagnosis<br> == | == Differential Diagnosis<br> == | ||
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== Key Evidence == | == Key Evidence == | ||
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== Resources <br> == | == Resources <br> == | ||
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Whiplash evidence based informatin resources EBM Ressources (University of Queensland)<br> | |||
== Case Studies == | == Case Studies == | ||
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Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]
QTFC (Quebec Task Force Classification)
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Clinical presentation |
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No complaint about neck pain No physical signs |
| I |
Nec complaints of pain, stiffness or tenderness only No physical signs |
| II |
Neck complaint Musculoskeletal signs including
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| III |
Neck complaint Musculosceletal signs Neurological signs including:
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| IV |
Neck complaint and fracture or dislocation |
MQTFC (Modified Quebec Task Force Classification) [1]
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Proposed classificaiton grade |
Physical and psychological impairments present |
| WAD 0 |
No complaints about neck pain No physical signs |
| WAD I |
Neck complaings of pain, stiffness or tenderness only No physical signs |
| WAD IIA |
Neck complaint Motor impairment
Sensory Impairment
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| WAD IIB |
Neck complaint Motor impairment
Sensory Impairment
Psychological impairment
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| WAD IIC |
Neck complaint
Motor impairment
Sensory Impairment
Psychological impairment
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| WAD III |
Neck complaint Motor impairment
Sensory Impairment
Neurological signs of conduction loss including:
Psychological impairment
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| WAD IV |
Fracture or dislocation |
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Whiplash evidence based informatin resources EBM Ressources (University of Queensland)
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- ↑ Sterling M., Man Ther. 2004 May;9(2):60-70. A proposed new classification system for whiplash associated disorders--implications for assessment and management.
