Description

Whiplash is an injury to the neck caused by a sudden jerking motion, often due to a rear-end car collision. It can result in pain, stiffness, and other symptoms affecting the neck and upper back.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that 'latigazo' is the standard term used in clinical settings for this condition. Common variants include 'lesión cervical' or 'esguince cervical', which may be used colloquially but should be avoided in formal contexts to maintain clarity.

Example Sentences

EN: After the accident, she was diagnosed with whiplash and prescribed physical therapy.

ES: Después del accidente, le diagnosticaron latigazo y le prescribieron terapia física.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'latigazo' with 'lesión cervical'; using informal terms like 'esguince' in clinical settings; mispronouncing 'latigazo' as 'latigazo' with incorrect stress.