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May-Thurner Syndrome in Operative Ankle Fracture Dislocations: A Case Report
Joshua L Moore1, Kelly M Pirozzi2, Corine Creech3
1Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
Summary
May-Thurner syndrome (MTS) is a rare vascular compression condition. This case study details managing ankle trauma in an MTS patient post-vascular surgery.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Orthopedic Trauma
- Anatomy
Background:
- May-Thurner syndrome (MTS) involves left iliofemoral vein compression by the right common iliac artery.
- MTS can lead to deep venous thrombosis (DVT).
- Lower extremity trauma data in MTS patients is scarce.
Observation:
- A patient with diagnosed MTS experienced ankle trauma.
- The trauma occurred three weeks after endovascular treatment for MTS.
- The case involved surgical management of the ankle injury.
Findings:
- This report presents a unique clinical scenario of managing lower extremity trauma in a patient with May-Thurner syndrome.
- It highlights the surgical approach to ankle trauma in the context of recent vascular intervention for MTS.
Implications:
- This case provides valuable insights into the surgical management of orthopedic trauma in patients with MTS.
- Understanding MTS is crucial for optimizing treatment strategies in complex vascular and orthopedic cases.
- Further research is needed to establish best practices for trauma care in MTS patients.
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