J Korean Orthop Assoc.
2005 Dec;40(7):1021-1023.
Popliteal Artery Injury Without Dislocation of the Knee: A Case Report
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Chinju, Korea. hscspine@nongae.gsnu.ac.kr
Abstract
- Reports of popliteal artery rupture without severe knee trauma are rare. The authors have experienced one case of politeal artery injury without dislocation of the knee. Complete resection of ruptured portion of vessel was performed and end to end reanastomosis was done in this case. Then, circulation of limb recovered soon.