Injury to the Popliteal Artery and Vein During Open Fibular Collateral Ligament Reconstruction: A Case Report. Issue 3 (14th July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Naylor, William M.; Johnson, Daniel J.; Welter, Jessica M.; Dunn, Albert S.M.
• Is Part Of: JBJS case connector. Volume 10:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: e19.00666
• Page End: e19.00666
• Publication Date: 2020-07-14
• Subjects: Orthopedic surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; Orthopedic Procedures; Orthopedic surgery; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.19.00666
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2160-3251

Abstract

Abstract : Case: We present a case involving a 26-year-old male who sustained an iatrogenic injury to the right popliteal artery and vein during open fibular collateral ligament reconstruction. The lesions were repaired immediately and required subsequent procedures on postoperative day 1. Conclusions: Iatrogenic vascular injuries during knee surgery can be devastating for patients and may lead to increased medical costs, unexpected hospital admissions, and additional surgical procedures. Surgeons should scrutinize preoperative imaging to identify the anatomic location of the popliteal artery and vein, which may be at risk during posterolateral knee reconstruction.