Popliteal artery damage in closed injuries of the knee.
Injury to the popliteal artery is reported in two patients with closed ligament injuries of the knee, and no fracture or dislocation. The importance of careful assessment of the circulation in this type of patient is emphasised.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D007719:Knee Joint; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries; D008297:Male; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography