Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Bow hunter's stroke

B F Sorensen

    Neurosurgery
    |May 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Bow hunting can cause vertebral artery injury, leading to brain stem infarction (Wallenberg syndrome). Awareness and preventative measures are crucial for avoiding this neurological complication.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Damage tolerance and structural monitoring for wind turbine blades.

    Philosophical transactions. Series A, Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences·2015
    Same author

    Fracture resistance curves and toughening mechanisms in polymer based dental composites.

    Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials·2011
    Same author

    Euthanasia: the "good death"?

    Surgical neurology·1991
    Same author

    Presidential address: "physician, heal thyself".

    Clinical neurosurgery·1978
    Same author

    Redundant nerve roots of the cauda equina.

    Surgical neurology·1975
    Same author

    [Letter: Open letter to the Committee of Social Affairs of the Parliament].

    Ugeskrift for laeger·1974

    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Vascular Surgery
    • Sports Medicine

    Background:

    • Vertebral artery dissection is a rare but serious complication that can occur during activities involving forceful neck movements.
    • Bow hunting, with its characteristic head and neck rotation, presents a potential risk factor for such injuries.
    • Wallenberg syndrome, or lateral medullary syndrome, results from infarction in the brainstem, often due to vertebral artery issues.

    Observation:

    • A case study of a bow hunter experiencing symptoms consistent with a suspected brain stem infarction is detailed.
    • The patient presented with neurological deficits indicative of a modified Wallenberg syndrome.
    • The suspected etiology was attributed to a vertebral artery injury sustained during bow hunting.

    Findings:

    • Anatomical review elucidates the pathway of the vertebral artery and its vulnerability to injury during specific movements.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • The neurological deficits observed are directly correlated with the affected brainstem structures supplied by the compromised vertebral artery.
  • The mechanism of injury in this case highlights the biomechanical stress placed on the vertebral artery during the bow hunting motion.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of recognizing the risk of vertebral artery injury in specific athletic activities like bow hunting.
    • Provides anatomical insights into the neurological consequences of brain stem infarction.
    • Offers recommendations for bow hunters and clinicians to mitigate the risk and prevent the occurrence of this potentially devastating syndrome.