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Popliteal pseudoaneurysm following total knee arthroplasty
J V O'Connor1, G Stocks, J D Crabtree
1Department of Surgery, Texas Tech Medical Center, Lubbock 79430, USA.
The Journal of Arthroplasty
|November 5, 1998
Summary
Popliteal artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare complication of total knee replacement. This study details a successful surgical repair of a ruptured pseudoaneurysm 5 months post-arthroplasty.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Medical Complications
Background:
- Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common orthopedic procedure.
- Arterial injuries are infrequent but serious complications of TKA.
- Popliteal artery pseudoaneurysm is a known, albeit rare, vascular complication following TKA.
Observation:
- A case of a patient developing a ruptured popliteal artery pseudoaneurysm is presented.
- The pseudoaneurysm occurred secondary to arterial trauma during total knee replacement.
- Rupture into the surrounding musculature was noted.
Findings:
- The popliteal artery pseudoaneurysm was diagnosed and evaluated.
- Successful surgical repair of the ruptured pseudoaneurysm was achieved.
- The repair was performed 5 months after the initial total knee arthroplasty.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of vigilance for vascular complications after TKA.
- Demonstrates the feasibility of delayed surgical repair for popliteal artery pseudoaneurysms post-TKA.
- Contributes to the literature on managing rare arterial injuries in orthopedic surgery.