No known injury

What does "No known injury" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"No known injury" is a phrase often used in medical documents to indicate that there is no record or evidence of a physical injury that could be causing the patient's symptoms. In this case, it means that the person experiencing neck pain does not have a history of a specific incident, like a fall or accident, that might have caused harm to their neck.

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