A unique case of popliteal artery transection after a motorcycle collision

Abstract 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: se...

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Published inJournal of surgical case reports Vol. 2017; no. 11; p. rjx222
Main Authors Weiner, Eric J, Ditchek, Jordan J, Solomon, Rachele J, Eyerly-Webb, Stephanie, Kiffin, Chauniqua, Carrillo, Eddy H, Davare, Dafney L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Oxford University Press 01.11.2017
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Summary:Abstract 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 signs of the commonly associated musculoskeletal injuries.
ISSN:2042-8812
2042-8812
DOI:10.1093/jscr/rjx222