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Acute vertebral artery dissection is a very rare but known complication following cervical manipulation/chiropractic adjustments. We present a case of a 30 year old female who sustained a vertebral artery dissection following an upper cervical manipulation. Although there is no clear consensus on treatment options we discuss the current literature and treatment for this condition.
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