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Whether or not whiplash may lead to osteoarthritis has been the subject of some disagreement, and like many issues related to the neck injury, there is little sign of universal agreement being reached any time soon.
Osteoarthritis is the name given to a group of diseases where joints degrade, becoming painful to the sufferer as bones are no longer protected by cartilage and other parts. As a condition which worsens over time, it can be difficult to show that the condition is necessarily related to any particular incident, but it is by no means unheard of for a medical professional to argue that the condition can develop from traumatic experiences, such as those resulting from a car crash.
Some have argued, in fact, that all such joint problems result from traumatic injury; others claim that no direct link can be found, so no cases should be treated as being caused by a whiplash neck injury.
For the person suffering the condition after a whiplash injury, it is treatment that is likely to be uppermost in his or her mind. In general, treatment can be drug-based or surgical, with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) a popular choice. While joint replacement is widely accepted in the hips, it is clear that this is an unlikely option when dealing with vertebrae. The advice of a medical professional is strongly advised in these cases.
Personal injury lawyers for your whiplash case
If you have suffered whiplash, whether or not you believe it has led to a subsequent condition such as osteoarthritis, you may be eligible to make a compensation claim. If you have developed a subsequent condition, it is worth mentioning this as you discuss the specifics of your potential claim, as it may affect the amount of damages you can claim for just as it affects your future work possibilities.
Every member of our panel of neck injury experts is able to help your claim proceed to its best conclusion while keeping you informed about its progress. All understand the importance of expressing themselves in plain English, so you can rely on the absence of unnecessary jargon in your claim.
You can also rely on the absence of fees - we operate an entirely free service, surpassing the simple definition of no win, no fee. And we never take a cut - you have a 100 percent compensation promise when you claim with us.
For more information about our services, please complete a claim form, chat to us online, or call our free whiplash hotline on 0800 10 757 95.
