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Main author
Otte, D.
Co-Authors
Richter, M.; Mössinger, E.; Blauth, M.; Künsebeck, H.-W.
Type of media
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Publication type
Lecture
Publication year
2000
Publisher
9. EVU-Jahrestagung, Berlin 2000
Citation
Otte, D.; Richter, M.; Mössinger, E.; Blauth, M.; Künsebeck, H.-W.: Einfluss der Unfallschwere und Art der Schmerzverarbeitung auf das Beschwerdebild der HWS-Distorsion. 9. EVU-Jahrestagung, Berlin 2000
Decision Tree Analysis
German, 29 pages, 7 figures, 36 references
Keywords: cervical spine, biomechanics, psychology
This paper examines the correlation between rear end collisions and possible whiplash injuries. The current state-of-the-art is presented. Based on an extensive set of data stemming from in-depth investigations, it is shown that in many cases psychological factors are the main causes for the disorders.