Popliteal artery injury during posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Revista Brasileira de Ortopedia

卷:50

关键词: Artéria poplítea;    Ligamento cruzado posterior;    Complicações intraoperatórias;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.rboe.2015.04.005

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

This study reports a case of popliteal artery injury during arthroscopic reconstruction of the posterior cruciate ligament. The evolution of the injury is described and comments are made regarding the anatomy of this artery and potential risks of this surgical technique. This study had the aims of alerting the medical community, especially knee surgeons, regarding a severe surgical complication and discussing the ways of preventing it.

【 授权许可】

Unknown