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Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome mistaken for chronic exertional compartment syndrome
Naikeya H Coston1, Colin M Dunderdale, Jeanne C Patzkowski
1At the Brooke Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston, TX, Major Naikeya H. Coston is an orthopedic PA fellow, Colin M. Dunderdale practices orthopedics, and Lieutenant Colonel Jeanne C. Patzkowski is chair of the department of orthopedic surgery. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise. The views expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Defense Health Agency, the Department of Defense, or any other agencies under the United States Government.
Abstract:
Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) is a form of vascular compromise that is characterized by compression of the popliteal artery by the muscular structures of the popliteal fossa. The underlying etiology of this condition stems from both congenital and functional mechanisms. This case report describes a patient with an insidious onset of bilateral leg pain, who was initially diagnosed with chronic exertional compartment syndrome and later found to have PAES.
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