Traumatic aneurysm of the inferior lateral geniculate artery after total knee replacement.
A 55-year old man incurred a false aneurysm of the inferior lateral geniculate artery after total knee replacement. The false aneurysm appeared as a pulsatile mass with compressive neuropathy of the posterior tibial nerve. The development of this complication and treatment are discussed.
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Hastings Memorial Hospital, New Zealand.
D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000209:etiology*; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000293:injuries*