Whiplash S13.4XXA 847.0

synonyms: cervical strain

Whiplash ICD-10 

• S13.4XXA - Sprain of ligaments of cervical spine, initial encounter
• S13.8XXA - Sprain of joints and ligaments of other parts of neck, initial encounter

A- initial encounter

D- subsequent encounter

S- sequela

Whiplash ICD-9

• 847.0 (spains and strains of unspecified parts of back; cervical; whiplash injury)

Whiplash Etiology / Epidemiology / Natural History

• Pain may be related to facet joint injury.
• Generally seen after MVA of falls.

Whiplash Anatomy

Whiplash Clinical Evaluation

• Facet joint pain is typically worse with extension and improved with flexion.
• Neck pain, cervical muscle spasm, may have radicular symptoms.
• Generally have limited cervical ROM

Whiplash Xray / Diagnositc Tests

Whiplash Classification / Treatment

• Ice, NSAIDs, muscle relaxants, may consider cervical collar.
• Bracing may be detrimental (Borchgrevink GE, Spine 1998;23:25).

Whiplash Associated Injuries / Differential Diagnosis

Whiplash Complications

Whiplash Follow-up Care

Whiplash Review References

• °