Abstract
Vertebrall artery dissection bas been previoudy reported following minor bead and neck trauma. Such activities as rapid bead turning, tennis, yoga, and vigorous exercise have been implicated. We report a case of vertebral artery dissection following minor neck trauma suffered in a vogeybell game. The anatomy of the vertebral artery, pathophysiology of dissection, and emergency department recognition and treatment of this disorder are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 27-31 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Emergency Medicine |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1994 |
Keywords
- injuries
- vertebral artery
- wounds
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Emergency Medicine