Knee Surg Relat Res.  2014 Sep;26(3):187-189. 10.5792/ksrr.2014.26.3.187.

Popliteal Pseudoaneurysm after Arthroscopic Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

• van Dorp K
• Breugem SJ
• Driessen M

• KMID: 2223279
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5792/ksrr.2014.26.3.187

Abstract

This report presents the case of a 30-year-old motocross (BMX) cyclist with a third-degree posterior cruciate ligament rupture. The technique used for reconstruction was the transtibial single-bundle autologous hamstring technique. Unfortunately, the procedure was complicated by a popliteal pseudoaneurysm, which was located in line with the tibial canal. The pseudoaneurysm was treated with an end-to-end anastomosis and the patient recovered without further complaints. In this case, the popliteal artery was damaged most probably by the edge of the reamer or the guide wire during removal. Vascular complications can be limb- and life-threatening. This case report aims to increase the awareness of this serious complication with a review of the literature.

Keyword

Posterior cruciate ligament; Arthroscopic reconstruction; Popliteal pseudoaneurysm

MeSH Terms

Adult
Aneurysm, False*
Humans
Popliteal Artery
Posterior Cruciate Ligament*
Rupture