soft tissue injuries Flashcards
1
Q
What is whiplash
A
An injury to one or more elements of the cervical spine that arises from the inertial forces being applied to the head in the course of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the perseption of neck pain
2
Q
when is whiplash usually better
A
within one week
Beware dubious legality of claims
3
Q
What are the four muscles of the rotator cuff
A
Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis, teres minor
4
Q
What is the terrible triad of shoulder injury
A
Dislocation, cuff rear, brachial plexus palsy
