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Whiplash injury to the cervical spine – Expert opinion on trauma sequels from the orthopedic point of view

Orthopädisch-traumatologische Begutachtung

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This article focuses on the problems encountered when giving an expert opinion on the results of slight distortion of the cervical spine after low-velocity rear-end collisions. Special attention is paid to the non-medical reasons for discontent of injured (innocent) passengers due to the current system of compensation.

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Herausgestellt werden die Probleme bei der Begutachtung von leichten Halswirbelsäulendistorsionen nach leichten Heckauffahrunfällen. Hingewiesen wird auch auf nicht medizinische Gründe für die Unzufriedenheit der (meist unschuldigen) Unfallopfer mit der derzeitigen Entschädigungspraxis.

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  1. Gutachtenambulanz, Orthopädische Universitätsklinik Heidelberg, Germany

    G. Rompe

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Rompe, G. Whiplash injury to the cervical spine – Expert opinion on trauma sequels from the orthopedic point of view. Orthopäde 27, 854–858 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/PL00003474

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