Vertebral artery dissection due to minor neck trauma

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.