Risk factors for arthroscopic popliteal artery laceration.

Abstract

A case report is presented in which a patient with well-documented pigmented villonodular synovitis sustained a disruption of the popliteal artery without evidence of penetration of the posterior capsule. The patient had had several extensive open synovectomies in the prior 20 years. These included popliteal space exposure and dissection. At the time of open arterial repair, multiple nodules of pigmented scar were noted densely binding the popliteal artery to the surrounding muscle and fascial tissues. The arthroscopist should be aware that distension and instrumentation of the knee joint in such patients should be performed with extreme care to avoid arterial disruption.

• Authors: E Furie, P Yerys, D Cutcliffe, E Febre
• Journal: Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association (Arthroscopy) Vol. 11 Issue 3 Pg. 324-7 (Jun 1995) ISSN: 0749-8063 [Print] United States
• PMID: 7632310 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Acute Disease
• Aneurysm, False (etiology)
• Arthroscopy (adverse effects)
• Female
• Humans
• Middle Aged
• Popliteal Artery (injuries)
• Postoperative Complications (etiology)
• Risk Factors
• Synovectomy
• Synovitis, Pigmented Villonodular (surgery)