Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Peripheral Arterial Disease II: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Evaluation

Peripheral Arterial Disease II: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Evaluation

Clinical manifestationsPeripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) manifests through a range of symptoms, from the characteristic intermittent claudication to atypical presentations and severe complications in advanced stages. Intermittent claudication, a hallmark symptom of PAD, presents as exercise-induced muscle pain that typically resolves within minutes of rest. This pain is reproducible and stems from inadequate blood flow, leading to the accumulation of lactic acid produced during anaerobic...

Peripheral Artery Disease III: Interprofessional Care

Peripheral Artery Disease III: Interprofessional Care

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is characterized by narrowed arteries that diminish blood flow to the extremities. Effective management of PAD requires an interprofessional approach involving various healthcare professionals. The critical aspects of interprofessional care for PAD patients focus on risk factor modification, drug therapy, exercise therapy, nutrition therapy, critical limb ischemia care, and interventional radiology and surgical procedures.The primary treatment goal for PAD...

Peripheral Artery Disease V: Postoperative Nursing Management

Peripheral Artery Disease V: Postoperative Nursing Management

During the postoperative period, it is crucial to focus on maintaining circulation, identifying and managing potential complications, and planning for discharge.Nursing AssessmentVital signs monitoring: Regularly monitor vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature, to detect early signs of complications such as bleeding and infection.Circulation assessment: Monitor pulses, perform Doppler assessments, and check capillary refill, color, temperature, and...

Peripheral Artery Disease IV: Nursing Management

Peripheral Artery Disease IV: Nursing Management

The nursing management of a patient with peripheral artery disease (PAD) begins with a thorough assessment of the patient’s health history and clinical manifestations.AssessmentHealth History: Evaluate the patient’s history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, family history of cardiovascular issues, and lifestyle factors such as dietary patterns, smoking, and physical activity.Physical Examination:Assess the affected extremity for decreased or absent peripheral pulses, temperature changes,...

Peripheral Artery Disease I: Introduction

Peripheral Artery Disease I: Introduction

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) predominantly results from atherosclerosis, which involves the accumulation of fatty deposits, or plaques, within the walls of arteries. This causes them to narrow and harden, significantly reducing blood flow. PAD predominantly affects the legs, particularly the arteries supplying the thighs and calves. In rare cases, it may involve other arteries, including those in the arms.Etiology of PAD:The principal cause of PAD is atherosclerosis, which results from fatty...

Sites for measuring blood pressure

Sites for measuring blood pressure

Blood pressure measurement is a fundamental clinical procedure, providing crucial data for assessing cardiovascular health. Among the various sites for this measurement, the brachial and popliteal arteries are predominantly utilized due to their accessibility and the reliability of their readings. This lesson delves into the anatomical significance, methodology, and considerations of measuring blood pressure at these locations.
The Brachial Artery: Primary Site for Blood Pressure Measurement

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Two-Stage Fixation in a Rat Model of the Induced Membrane: A Novel Surgical Technique.

European surgical research. Europaische chirurgische Forschung. Recherches chirurgicales europeennes·2026

Same author

Early causes of failure in hand and macroreplantations: A multicenter retrospective analysis of 43 cases.

Hand surgery & rehabilitation·2026

Same author

Reconstruction of complex distal humeral bone loss with osteoarticular massive allograft, latissimus dorsi flap, and ligament-tendon allograft reconstruction: a technical note.

JSES reviews, reports, and techniques·2026

Same author

Management of low-energy ballistic limb injuries in French trauma centers.

Orthopaedics & traumatology, surgery & research : OTSR·2026

Same author

Ballistic limb trauma: lessons from a decade of french civilian and military experience.

European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society·2026

Same author

The "grabbing" mechanism: a particularly severe pattern of rollover hand injuries.

Hand surgery & rehabilitation·2026

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 14, 2026

Computerized Dynamic Posturography for Postural Control Assessment in Patients with Intermittent Claudication

Computerized Dynamic Posturography for Postural Control Assessment in Patients with Intermittent Claudication

Published on: December 11, 2013

[Atypical claudication and functional popliteal entrapment].

Laurent Mathieu¹, Renaud Breda, Stéphane Bonnet

¹Service de chirurgie viscérale et vasculaire, Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées Bégin, Saint-Mandé. laurent_tom2@yahoo.fr

Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)

|June 15, 2007

Summary

Functional popliteal artery entrapment syndrome, a rare condition without anatomical abnormalities, can cause leg pain and numbness. Surgical intervention for this neurovascular compression offers significant symptom relief.

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 14, 2026

Computerized Dynamic Posturography for Postural Control Assessment in Patients with Intermittent Claudication

Computerized Dynamic Posturography for Postural Control Assessment in Patients with Intermittent Claudication

Published on: December 11, 2013

Area of Science:

Vascular Surgery
Sports Medicine
Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) is uncommon, with a less recognized functional form lacking anatomical abnormalities.
Functional PAES can manifest as intermittent claudication and paresthesia, particularly in young, active individuals.
This condition involves positional occlusion of the popliteal artery, often exacerbated by muscle overuse or injury.

Observation:

A case report details a 22-year-old male with chronic compartment syndrome who developed bilateral leg claudication and plantar paresthesia.
Physical examination revealed diminished distal pulses and Doppler waveforms during active plantar flexion.
Dynamic angiography confirmed popliteal artery entrapment syndrome, with no identifiable arterial or muscular abnormalities.

Findings:

The diagnosis of functional popliteal entrapment syndrome was established due to the absence of structural abnormalities.
Positional occlusion of the popliteal artery, a physiological variant, became pathological, compressing the neurovascular bundle.
Diagnosis relies on dynamic color-flow duplex imaging and magnetic resonance angiography.

Implications:

Functional PAES can cause neuromuscular claudication by compressing the neurovascular bundle within the soleal sling.
Surgical treatment, including fasciotomy and resection of compressing structures, is indicated for symptomatic patients.
Prompt surgical intervention can lead to rapid functional improvement in individuals with functional popliteal artery entrapment syndrome.