Whiplash and Chiari Malformations (Brain Injury) A study in the July 2010 Issue of “Brain Injury” reveals that up to 20 percent of whiplash victims undergo a form of brain injury referred to as a Chiari malformation. The study examined neck MRIs in 1200 whiplash patients and determined that those with neck trauma following a whiplash injury had an increased likelihood of chiari malformation. So what is a chiari malformation? It is an injury that occurs
Brain Injuries (MTBIs) Brain injuries (some of which are mild traumatic brain injuries or MTBIs) are nothing new. There is reference to brain injury in the Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus, the oldest known medical manuscript at approximately 5,000 years old. Ancient Egyptians noted that an injury to one side of the head can lead to “a spasm on the opposite side of the body”. Even Galen, considered to be the father of modern medicine notes
Car Accidents and Pre-Existing Conditions A segment of my practice deals with treating acutely injury patients suffering from whiplash, concussions, headaches, neck pain and back pain. I often see these types of injuries resulting from auto accidents (properly referred to as motor vehicle collisions) in Baltimore. Many people think that if they are injured in a non-fault car accident that the adverse (other person’s) insurance company will deal with them fairly and give them access
Low Back Pain: Why Is It So Common? This question has plagued all of us, including researchers for a long time! Could it be because we’re all inherently lazy and don’t exercise enough? Or maybe it’s because we have a job that’s too demanding on our back? To properly address this question, here are some interesting facts: 1. The prevalence of low back pain (LBP) is common, as 70-85% of ALL PEOPLE have back pain
Bullet vs. Target Vehicles in Auto Accidents I’ve spoken to many friends and family members who have been involved in auto accidents in Baltimore. Some have accidentally caused the collision (the bullet vehicle) while others have been on the receiving end (target vehicle). Almost universally those causing the crash end up saying “there’s no way that person could be hurt! I barely hit them!” On one hand they are likely concerned about their auto insurance