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Traumatic Popliteal Artery Occlusion Following Lower Extremity Crush Injury Presenting With Isolated Patellar
Chris Amro1, Akshat T Parekh2, Keith Diamond3
1Department of Surgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA.
The American Surgeon
|March 5, 2023
Summary
A rare popliteal artery injury occurred in a 71-year-old man with an isolated patellar dislocation after a crush injury. Prompt surgical intervention prevented limb loss, highlighting the need for thorough trauma assessment.
Area of Science:
- Trauma Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Orthopedic Trauma
Background:
- Traumatic popliteal artery injury is uncommon but carries a high risk of limb loss if not recognized.
- Blunt trauma can cause severe vascular damage, necessitating prompt diagnosis and management.
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