Late-onset popliteal artery pseudoaneurysm secondary to implant migration in a pediatric patient: a case report and surgical management

This case emphasizes the importance of routine follow-up in pediatric patients with orthopedic implants, as skeletal growth and deformity progression can lead to implant migration and serious vascular complications. The delayed diagnosis underscores the need for heightened clinical suspicion and comprehensive imaging in patients with unusual postoperative symptoms. Early recognition and timely multidisciplinary surgical intervention are crucial for preventing life-threatening vascular injuries. This case also highlights the necessity of individualized implant removal planning in growing patients to avoid similar complications.