Vertebral Artery Dissection in a Woman Due to Golf: An Under Recognized Etiology

Conclusion: This patient is the first woman in the literature to suffer from VAD as a result of playing golf. The twisting motion of the head and neck in a golf swing may be a risk factor for dissection and subsequent development of stroke. As a result of increased female participation in golf, we expect to see increased incidence of women presenting with “golfer’s stroke” in coming years.
Source: The Neurologist - Category: Neurology Tags: Case Report/Case Series Source Type: research