Slow progressive popliteal artery insufficiency after neglected proximal tibial physeal fracture: a case report

We report a rare case of popliteal arterial occlusion with the presence of arterial pulses during initial assessment, resulting from a neglected proximal ibial physis fracture. This case shows that even in the presence of foot pulses, the surgeon must consider the possibility of a popliteal artery damage whenever trauma is seen near the knee joint.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: KNEE & LEG Source Type: research