Normal pedal pulses in a popliteal artery thrombosis after a trampoline-associated knee dislocation: a case report. Issue 4 (10th November 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Harb, Z; Harb, A; Kammoona, Ishan; Huber, C
• Is Part Of: Emergency medicine journal. Volume 28:Issue 4(2011)
• Page Start: 330
• Page End: 331
• Publication Date: 2010-11-10
• Subjects: Emergency care systems -- emergency departments -- fractures and dislocations -- musculo-skeletal -- trauma; Emergency medicine -- Periodicals; 616.02505
• DOI: 10.1136/emj.2009.082040
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1472-0205

Abstract

Abstract : In lower extremity trauma, it is routine to check the neurovascular status of the affected limb. Failure to recognise a vascular injury can have catastrophic consequences for the patient. The frequent observation of the distal pulses at regular intervals after a traumatic knee dislocation is absolutely mandatory for the early recognition and management of popliteal artery thrombosis. A limb-threatening complication of popliteal artery thrombosis occurring in association with a palpable dorsalis pedis pulse after a trampoline-related knee dislocation is reported here to emphasise some important teaching points. These lessons are a learning tool to help in the early recognition of the potential complications associated with such injuries and thus minimise their occurrence.