RESUMO
Objetivos: Establecer una gestión más eficiente en la evaluación del síndrome del latigazo cervical. Material y método: Hemos analizado 1.905 lesionados, con cervicalgia derivada de accidentes de tráfico y de agresiones, sin patología previa ni secuelas, analizando también los tiempos de curación e impeditivos, así como variables extrasanitarias y exámenes complementarios. Resultados: Se observa la diferente valoración que se realiza de la cervicalgia derivada de accidente de tráfico o de agresiones tanto por parte de los médicos asistenciales/médicos valoradores y de los médicos forenses. Conclusiones: Es necesario formar a los médicos asistenciales sobre las consecuencias de una valoración incorrecta y desarrollar sus capacidades para una adecuada asistencia, realizada desde parámetros exclusivamente clínicos (AU)
Objectives: To determine whether it is possible to carry out a more efficient management in whiplash injuries. Materials and methods: We have analyzed 1.905 injured -1,085 were men (57%) with an average age of 31 and 820 were women (43%) with an average age of 33- with cervical pain, etiology (car occupants and aggression), without prior pathology or sequels, also analyzing non sanitary variables and ancillary proofs performed. Results: There is an observable difference in the assessment that is carried out concerning those who were injured in car accidents and those who were assaulted, regarding media diagnosis, as well as in complementary examinations. Conclusions: It is compulsory to train assistant doctors and make them aware of the consequences of an incorrect assessment (evaluation); and to develop their skills for an adequate performance (AU)
