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Arteries of Lower Limbs

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The external iliac artery transitions out of the body cavity, entering the femoral region of the lower leg, and is renamed the femoral artery at the point where it traverses the body wall. This artery is responsible for the distribution of blood to the thigh's deep muscles and the skin's ventral and lateral regions, achieved through several minor branches and the lateral deep femoral artery, which also spawns a lateral circumflex artery. The knee area receives blood from the genicular...

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Celso Nunes¹, Catarina Lopes², João O'neill Pedrosa³

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Summary

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Prompt vascular repair is crucial for lower extremity trauma. Timely intervention and integrated bone/soft tissue management improve limb salvage and survival rates, reducing amputation risks.

Keywords:

Femoral artery Popliteal artery Vascular injury Vascular trauma

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Area of Science:

Trauma Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

Femoropopliteal artery injuries pose significant risks of amputation and death.
Despite advancements, optimal management strategies remain under discussion.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare patient characteristics, injury severity, and repair sequences in limb salvage versus amputation and survival versus death.
To identify factors contributing to amputation and death in lower extremity arterial injuries.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of 21 patients with lower limb trauma and arterial injury at a Level 1 Trauma Center.
Comparison of patient data including injury severity scores, time to surgery, repair methods, and fracture presence.
Analysis of vascular versus orthopedic repair sequencing.

Main Results:

Blunt trauma caused 95.2% of injuries, with the popliteal artery most commonly affected (61.9%).
Higher Injury Severity Scores (MESS) correlated with mortality (p=0.012).
Exposed fractures were more frequent in amputated limbs (p=0.004), with 23.8% undergoing above-knee amputation and a 19% mortality rate.

Conclusions:

Prompt vascular repair and reduced treatment delays are critical.
Integrated management considering bone and soft tissue injuries is essential for optimizing outcomes.
Treatment approaches should be individualized based on clinical scenarios for complex limb trauma.