Vertebral Artery Dissection in Sport: A Systematic Review

Vertebral artery dissection (VAD) is a potentially catastrophic injury that may occur during sports participation. A comprehensive review is needed to collate documented cases to improve understanding and inform future preventative approaches. This review aimed to understand the extent of VAD in sport and characterise trends suggestive of mechanisms of injury. Electronic databases were searched using terms related to VAD and sport. Records were...