[Trampoline accident with anterior knee dislocation caused popliteal artery disruption].
Only a few reports describe the risk of neurovascular damage following knee dislocation while trampolining. A 16 year-old male in a trampoline accident, sustained multi-ligament damage and occlusion of the popliteal artery. The occlusion did not show clinically until 24 hours after the trauma. He underwent vascular surgery (short saphenous bypass). We recommend implementing algorithms, for the management of suspected knee dislocation and possible accompanying neurovascular injuries in all trauma centers.
Ortopædkirurgisk Afdeling, Regionshospitalet Viborg, 8800 Viborg, Denmark. php@rn.dk
Peter Heide
PH
Pedersen
Annette Langager
AL
Høgh
D000293:Adolescent; D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000601:surgery; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D031221:Knee Dislocation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D016119:Posterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D012307:Risk Factors