Arterial injury during revision total knee replacement

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Authors

Alexander Metzdorf · Universitätsklinik Balgrist

R. P. Jakob · Fribourg Development Agency

P Petropoulos · Fribourg Development Agency

Robert Middleton · University College London

Abstract

A case of an anatomical variation of the arterial vessels in the popliteal fossa, leading to a vascular transection during a total knee revision is presented. The authors believe this complication should be considered in all cases of knee revision surgery.

Topics & Keywords

Vascular Procedures and Complications Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy

Volume 7, Issue 4, pp. 246-248

DOI: 10.1007/s001670050157

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