Anomalous vertebral artery course causing radiculopathy: A case report and review of relevant literature

This case emphasizes the importance of recognizing vertebral artery anomalies in cervical radiculopathy cases without apparent disc pathology. Preoperative identification and appropriate surgical planning are crucial to prevent iatrogenic injury. The successful outcome contributes to the limited literature on managing such cases and highlights the effectiveness of minimally invasive surgical approaches combined with advanced imaging techniques. Surgeons should consider anomalous vertebral artery courses as a potential cause of cervical radiculopathy, especially when conventional pathology is absent.