Popliteal Artery Rupture: A Rare but Life‐Threatening Complication of Total Knee Arthroplasty
Popliteal artery rupture is a rare but life-threatening complication of total knee arthroplasty. In order to prevent dangerous outcomes, such as amputation or death, immediate vascular intervention is needed. This case highlights the importance of intraoperative vigilance and prompt action to mitigate these risks.
Authors
- Charles H. Hennekens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1214-1663)
- G.A. Meli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1394-3708)
- Panagiota Kitsantas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0261-9002)
- Benjamin T Lack (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9289-2846)
- Yanna Willett
- Katerina Benson
- Paul Meli
Institutions
- University of Miami (US)
- University of Fort Lauderdale (US)
- Florida Atlantic University (US)
- Virginia Tech (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70202
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Vascular Procedures and Complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.52