Peripheral embolism due to bone entrapment of the popliteal artery after valgus osteotomy: a case report.
The authors report on a case of arterial embolism caused by bone entrapment of the popliteal artery due to a protrusion of a hydroxyl-apatite wedge. The wedge had been placed 4 years earlier during the course of a valgus osteotomy procedure. Thrombolytic therapy was performed, and the wedge was removed. Because causes for arterial embolism vary, the knowledge of its underlying mechanism is necessary to avoid recurring events. Bone entrapment after knee surgery is a differential diagnosis that should be taken into account, even years after surgery.
Rittig
Kilian
K
Department of Endocrinology, Eberhard-Karls-University of Tuebingen, Otfried-Müller Strasse 10, 72076 Tübingen, Germany.
Fenchel
Michael
M
Greipel
Nora
N
Häring
Hans-Ulrich
HU
Balletshofer
Bernd
B
D000792:Angiography; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000009:adverse effects; D017886:Durapatite / Q000009:adverse effects; D004617:Embolism; D005260:Female; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007261:Infusions, Intra-Arterial; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011150:Popliteal Artery; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy; D014568:Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator / Q000008:administration & dosage
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents; D017886:Durapatite; D014568:Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator