Adductor canal outlet syndrome

Area of Science:

• Vascular Surgery
• Sports Medicine
• Anatomy

Background:

• Superficial femoral artery thrombosis can rarely occur due to athletic activities.
• Hunter's canal is a known anatomical region where the femoral artery is vulnerable.

Observation:

• Three cases are presented where athletic activity caused mechanical trauma to the femoral artery in Hunter's canal.
• This trauma resulted in intimal tear and localized thrombosis of the superficial femoral artery.

Findings:

• Anatomic dissection confirmed mechanical trauma at the adductor magnus tendon as the cause.
• The adductor magnus tendon's crossing point with the femoral artery is implicated in acute intimal injury.

Implications:

• Recognizing this mechanism can prevent limb loss in athletes.
• Awareness of adductor magnus tendon's role in acute femoral artery injury is crucial for vascular surgeons and sports medicine physicians.