Cervical Strain & Sprain Flashcards
A ________ is a musculotendinous soft tissue injury and a ________ is a ligamentous injury.
Strain, sprain
What are indirect options for cervical injury?
Cranial manipulation
Counterstrain
MFR
BLT/LAS
FPR
Cervical strain and sprain can be defined as:
Microscopic or macroscopic injury to the soft tissues of the cervical region
A ________ of the cervical curvature indicates a significant abnormality.
Reversal
Why are individuals less likely to sustain an injury in a collision that is <15 mph?
Able to brace on the steering wheel
What are direct options for cervical injury?
Soft tissue
MFR
ME (PIR)
HVLA
Hyperextension occurs within the first ________ seconds following impact.
0.25
A ________ degree strain/sprain is a ________ injury that consists of little-to-no bleeding and swelling, joint/tissue stability, and a 1-4 week recovery period.
First, microscopic injury
When the neck is rotated 45 degrees, the ability to normally extend ________ by 50%
Decreases
A ________ degree strain/sprain is a ________ injury that consists of moderate-to-severe bleeding and swelling, spasms/hypertonicity, moderate-to-severe pain, relative joint/tissue stability, and 4-6 weeks of recovery.
Second, macroscopic
A ________ strain or sprain is a ________ injury that consists of complete tissue rupture, severe bleeding/swelling, spasm/hypertonicity, unstable joints, and 6-8 weeks of recovery. This type usually requires ________.
Third, macroscopic, surgery
________ point tenderness is likely to be associated with a more serious injury than posterior element pain.
Anterior
The jaw is thrown ________ during rear impact and thrown ________ during frontal impact.
Inferiorly, superiorly
Who introduced the term “whiplash” and when?
Crow (1925)
What are 4 safety factors impacting MVA-related cervical strain/sprain?
1) firm seat back
2) seat belt/shoulder strap
3) high stiff headrest
4) inflatable airbag
