Whiplash (CAD Injury)
From the plain-English glossary.
Definition
Cervical acceleration-deceleration injury — the neck's soft tissues and joints strained by rapid head motion, classically in rear-end collisions. Symptoms often appear 24–72 hours later.
Why it matters to you
The delay is the trap: feeling fine at the scene means little. Early examination creates both the right care and the right record.
This page is education, not medical advice for your specific situation — an examination is how care decisions get made. If you may be experiencing an emergency, call 911. Full medical disclaimer.
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