Vascular Injury Associated with Blunt Trauma without Dislocation of the Knee

Volume: 51, Issue: 5, Pages: 790 - 790
Published: Jan 1, 2010
Abstract
Failure to recognize popliteal artery injury and restore vessel continuity of flow after blunt trauma is a major cause of lower extremity amputation and morbidity. A high index of suspicion and early recognition of the injury are paramount for limb salvage. We experienced a rare case of poplitial artery occlusion with the presence of arterial pulses due to collateral circulation after blunt trauma. Expeditious revascularization was achieved by...
Paper Details
Title
Vascular Injury Associated with Blunt Trauma without Dislocation of the Knee
Published Date
Jan 1, 2010
Volume
51
Issue
5
Pages
790 - 790
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