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Editor-In-Chief: Robert G. Schwartz, M.D.[3],Piedmont Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, P.A.

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After days and weeks neck pain usually become better, but can reoccur or become chronic.In 10% of population it become chronic and, proportion of disability is 5% of affected people.Disability is more common with Whiplash injuries.40% of patients with Wiplash injuries reported symptoms after 15 years.

Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

Natural History

  • The symptoms of whiplash injuries may develop after 15 years follow up.
  • If left untreated, 10% of patients with neck pain may become chronic or recurrent.[1]
  • In terms of overall disability, it ranks fourth in the world and, causes increase absence from work, insurance costs and decrease work efficiency.[2][3]

Complications

Prognosis

  • Depending on the cause of the neck pain, the prognosis may vary. However, the prognosis is generally regarded as good.
  • Disability is more common with Whiplash injuries.40% of patients with Whiplash injuries reported symptoms after 15 years.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Binder AI (2008). "Neck pain". BMJ Clin Evid. 2008. PMC 2907992. PMID 19445809.
  2. Barreto TW, Svec JH (2019). "Chronic Neck Pain: Nonpharmacologic Treatment". Am Fam Physician. 100 (3): 180–182. PMID 31361100.
  3. Binder A (2007). "The diagnosis and treatment of nonspecific neck pain and whiplash". Eura Medicophys. 43 (1): 79–89. PMID 17369782.

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