Popliteal artery pseudoaneurysm is uncommon. They usually result from penetrating or blunt trauma, arterial reconstructive surgery, invasive diagnostic or surgical orthopedic procedures. They can cause arterial thrombosis and limb ischeamia. We report a 53 year old Chinese gentleman with popliteal artery pseudoaneurysm who presented with right lower limb numbness and paralysis in toes extension...

In regard to arthroscopic treatment of popliteal cysts, we explored the refuted pathology for popliteal cysts proposed by others. Here we introduce an arthroscopic technique using posterior portals to treat a popliteal cyst based on our observation that the opening of the cyst in the joint is a slit-like structure in the posterior wall of the capsule. By disrupting this slit-like structure with...

[Purpose] Friction massage (friction) of the popliteal fossa is provided for the purpose of relieving pain related to circulatory disorders by improving venous flow in the lower legs. The purpose of this study is to verify the effects of enhancing the venous flow based on measuring the blood flow velocity of the popliteal vein before and after providing friction to the patients. [Subjects and M...

The popliteal pterygium syndrome is a highly characteristic congenital malformation syndrome affecting the face, limbs, and genitalia. Gorlin et all 2 coined the term 'popliteal pterygium syndrome' on the basis of the most unusual anomaly, the popliteal web. In some publications the names of Fevre and Languepin3 are used as an eponym. A more descriptive term suggested for the condition, on the ...

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Although rare, popliteal vein aneurysms can lead to pulmonary emboli, which can be fatal. We present a case of a popliteal vein aneurysm in a 39-year-old female who presented with her third episode of pulmonary embolism despite being on anticoagulants. Computed Tomography Venogram demonstrated a large Popliteal Vein Aneurysm measuring 71×36×77 mm which was surgically repaired. According to the ...

The article describes a case in which a popliteal cyst was identified presenting as a mass on the anterior aspect of theright tibia. This occurred as a result of polyethylene wear debris from previous total knee arthroplasty. Although alternativediagnoses for an anterior tibial mass are more likely, a popliteal cyst must be considered, particularly if the patient has ahistory of total knee arth...

BACKGROUND Hemorrhage remains the main cause of preventable death on the modern battlefield. As Improvised Explosive Devices in Afghanistan become increasingly powerful, more proximal limb injuries occur. Significant concerns now exist about the ability of the windlass tourniquet to control distal hemorrhage after mid-thigh application. To evaluate the efficacy of the Combat Application Tourniq...

The popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES), a rare cause for leg ischemia, is usually treated by surgical removal of the compressing structure and either venous bypass or interposition graft. However, endovascular revascularization followed by surgery to release the artery has been reported as a feasible alternative. So far long-term results of this approach are not known. We report the fo...

Objectives Generally, popliteal artery aneurysms have been addressed surgically by a medial, posterior, or lateral approach. We have designed a new posterior approach that exposes the superficial femoral artery and entire popliteal artery without dividing any muscles in a just prone position. Methods and results A 72-year old man with huge popliteal aneurysm extended to superficial femoral ar...