Popliteal artery injuries may have devastating consequences if not recognized in a timely fashion. The risk of delayed diagnosis of a vascular injury is particularly high in blunt trauma to the lower extremity. We present a case of popliteal artery injury that is unusual in two respects: severity (a complete transection in the setting of a blunt injury) and lack of clinical and radiographic sig...

The lateral aspect of the knee is stabilized by a complex arrangement of ligaments, tendons, and muscles. These structures can be demonstrated with routine spin-echo magnetic resonance (MR) imaging sequences performed in the sagittal, coronal, and axial planes. Anterolateral stabilization is provided by the capsule and iliotibial tract. Posterolateral stabilization is provided by the arcuate li...

A 38-year-old male presented to the Emergency Department (ED) after a motorcycle crash. The patient was unable to walk because of isolated left knee pain. There were multiple abrasions over his left anterior tibia and a deformity of the left knee (Figure 1). The patient had very limited range of motion of his knee because of pain. His pedal pulses were normal bilaterally. The lateral view of th...

Injury to the major peripheral arteries or veins is often lifethreatening but invariably poses a threat to the viability of the affected limb. Historically, because of rapid blood loss, injury to major vessels was often quickly fatal in the field. Most patients who survived to reach a hospital had relatively minor vascular injuries. However, with the advent of modern emergency medical services ...

Injury to the popliteal artery is reported in two patients with closed ligament injuries of the knee, and no fracture or dislocation. The importance of careful assessment of the circulation in this type of patient is emphasised.

The role of endovascular surgery in the treatment popliteal arterial injuries is not well established. As with other pathology, open repair has traditionally been considered gold standard. data have accumulated and technology advanced, however, a reassessment warranted. aim this study to perform noninferiority comparison vs management traumatic injuries. Our hypothesis that noninferior respect ...

We report a case of traumatic anterior dislocation of the left knee with an ipsilateral tibial shaft fracture in association with popliteal artery and common peroneal nerve injuries. To our knowledge, such a combination of injuries has not been reported before. All components of this injury were recognised and treated promptly with rehabilitation commencing early, resulting in a good functional...