Proximal tibial physis fracture and popliteal artery injury.
A case of fracture about the proximal tibial physis with associated popliteal artery injury is presented. These fractures are not common, but their complications can be disastrous. The radiologist should draw attention to the possibility of vascular injury when these fractures are recognized.
D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging