title: Isolated complete popliteal artery rupture associated with knee dislocation. Case reports.
abstract: Complete dislocation of the knee is a rare injury, and is frequently associated with injuries to other structures in the popliteal fossa. Prompt recognition of associated popliteal artery disruption and early revascularization is paramount for successful and functional results. The necessity for emergency vascular reconstruction markedly complicates an already difficult orthopaedic problem. Arteriography is recommended in all cases of complete dislocation of the knee.
authors.affiliation: Vascular Surgery Unit, Meir General Hospital, 44281 Kfar Saba, Israel. limawitz@nonstop.net.il
authors.forename: Misha
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Witz
authors.forename: Shula
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Witz
authors.forename: Eitan
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Tobi
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Shnaker
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lehmann
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D031221:Knee Dislocation / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D011674:Pulse; D011859:Radiography; D012421:Rupture; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000637:transplantation; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery