Popliteal aneurysm as a cause of leg pain in a geriatric patient.
OBJECTIVE
To discuss the management of a patient with unilateral lower extremity pain as a consequence of a popliteal aneurysm.


METHODS
An 85-year-old male had difficulty in ambulating due to low back and lower extremity pain. Standard tests demonstrated and reproduced pain at the lower back while inspection, palpation, and auscultation revealed a pulsatile mass in the popliteal fossa of the right knee.


RESULTS
Specific joint manipulation for relief of low back pain was performed. Comanagement of the patient with a vascular surgeon and subsequent surgical intervention resulted in relief of lower extremity pain.


CONCLUSIONS
Resolution of pain and guarded gait was accomplished by a multidisciplinary approach combining conservative care and invasive techniques.
University Health Center, Glendale, Calif 91205, USA. rodkaufman@scuhs.edu
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee; D001416:Back Pain / Q000150:complications / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000628:therapy; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D008297:Male; D020393:Manipulation, Spinal; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D011150:Popliteal Artery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014891:Weight Lifting