False positive radiographic findings in expert assessment of whiplash trauma of the cervical spine
Risser, D.; Bauer, G.
Beitrage Zur Gerichtlichen Medizin 50: 297-300
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0067-5016 PMID: 1489340 Document Number: 393299
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.