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The Quebec Task Force on Whiplash-Associated Disorders (WAD) for grading WAD injuries was developed into a classification system in 1995, in Quebec, Canada. [1] [2] It was developed as an objective tool to assist clinicians and researchers with diagnosing different types of WADs.
- Whiplash Associated Disorders
The Quebec Task Force classifies patients with WAD...
- Whiplash Associated Disorders
The guidelines for managing acute whiplash-associated disorders recommend classifying the whiplash injury to indicate severity. The Quebec Task Force Classification of Grades of Whiplash Associated Disorders is shown in the table below (A4, page 18 guidelines ).
The Quebec Task Force classifies patients with WAD (whiplash), based on the severity of signs and symptoms, as follows: Grade 1 the patient complains of neck pain, stiffness, or tenderness with no positive findings on physical exam. Grade 2 the patient exhibits musculoskeletal signs including decreased range of motion and point tenderness.
Nov 6, 2007 · The Quebec task force (QTF) on whiplash associated disorders (WAD) defined whiplash as “bony or soft tissue injuries” resulting “from rear-end or side impact, predominantly in motor vehicle accidents, and from other mishaps” as a result of “an acceleration-deceleration mechanism of energy transfer to the neck” .
- Sanjay Yadla, John K. Ratliff, James S. Harrop
- 2008
It is the most common injury following motor vehicle collisions, affecting 83% of individuals injured in traffic collisions. 1 Whiplash is associated with clinical symptoms including neck pain, arm pain and paresthesias, dizziness, and psychological distress. 1 These symptoms are collectively known as whiplash associated disorders (WAD). 2 In ...
- Yaadwinder Shergill, Pierre Côté, Pierre Côté, Heather Shearer, Heather Shearer, Jessica J Wong, Jes...
- 2021
Apr 27, 2011 · Whiplash-associated disorder (WAD) is the term given for the collection of symptoms affecting the neck that are triggered by an accident with an acceleration–deceleration mechanism such as a motor vehicle accident. 2 The Quebec Task Force classifies patients with whiplash, based on the severity of signs and symptoms, as follows: 3.
Whiplash is an injury that happens when sudden force or movement strains your neck and spine, damaging bone, muscle, ligaments and nerves. It’s most common in motor vehicle crashes, but can also happen for other reasons.
