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While whiplash is often considered as a minor personal injury by those who have not suffered from it, the term actually covers a spectrum of seriousness. Among the most serious repercussions from this neck injury is syringomyelia.
This is a serious condition where a small, liquid-filled cyst (or "syrinx") develops within the spinal cord, which can cause numbness, pain, and can go on to destroy the spinal cord. It can be a genetic condition, or it can be caused by trauma to the back, such as may be suffered in a car crash or any other type of accident that may induce a whiplash injury.
Diagnosis of the syrinx is normally performed with an MRI examination, electromyography (EMG) and / or a lumbar puncture. A myelogram may also be considered, but this is rarely used since the invention of MRI processes. Of course, a medical professional must recognise that the neck injury may have caused this condition from symptoms such as pain, muscle loss or decreased sensitivity before such tests are requested.
Treatment of the condition depends on whether a doctor believes the condition will develop. If the cyst is unlikely to grow, the symptoms may be addressed with methods as simple as painkillers. If, however, a doctor believes the condition is worsening, or may do so, surgery may be advisable to drain the cyst. This can be a risky procedure, and medical advice is strongly recommended.
Personal injury solicitors for whiplash cases
No matter how serious a whiplash injury is, it is also highly advisable to seek professional advice regarding a no win, no fee claim if it has caused you to incur costs through another person's fault.
YouClaim maintains a panel of personal injury experts able to handle hyperflexion cases on a no win, no fee basis that outstrips the simple meaning of the phrase; our services are free in these cases whether you win or lose. We also guarantee that 100 percent compensation will be passed to you in a won case, with no cut taken by us.
That doesn't mean we skimp on quality; every no win, no fee lawyer we use is under the governance of the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and all have an excellent record of success.
If you want further information regarding your eligibility to make a whiplash claim, there are three methods of reaching us: our echat window, our online claim form and our direct hotline, 0800 10 757 95. However you reach us, we'll do all in our power to help you claim the compensation you deserve.
