Beiträge zur gerichtlichen Medizin
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Beitr. Gerichtl. Med. · Jan 1992
Case Reports[False positive radiographic findings in expert assessment of whiplash trauma of the cervical spine].
It is reported about a possible misdiagnosis after whiplash injuries. Calcifications of the nuchal ligament have been interpreted as fractures. The inappropriate radiological diagnosis has been corrected within the criminal procedure. Prolonged complaints as possible consequences of information about the false positive radiological diagnosis to the patient are discussed.