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Arterial complications of total knee replacement
Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|August 1, 1984
Summary
Arterial complications after total knee replacement, though rare, are increasing. Prompt vascular evaluation and Doppler pressures are crucial for early detection and prevention of lower extremity ischemia.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Total knee replacement (TKR) is a common procedure with a rising incidence.
- Arterial complications following TKR are infrequent but serious, potentially causing lower extremity ischemia.
- The increasing volume of TKR procedures may lead to a higher number of encountered arterial injuries.