Artery Migraine After Uncomplicated Whiplash Injuries

Jacome D, BasilarHeadache1986; 26: 515-6

Four female patients with basilar artery migraine (BAM) developing isolated neck injuries, uncomplicated by spinal fractures, luxations or by intracranial lesions, are described. BAM constitutes a subtype of post traumatic migraine headaches, occurring in the absence of direct head trauma, and moderately and variably ameliorated with common anti migraine medications and physical therapy directed to the injured neck.

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