Response of the popliteal artery to treadmill exercise and stress positioning in patients with and without exertional lower extremity symptoms

Functionally limiting exertional lower extremity pain and neurologic symptoms are commonly encountered in military and civilian settings. Exertional muscle compression of the popliteal artery (PA) and tibial nerve in the proximal calf (the “popliteal outlet”) can be associated with these symptoms but is rarely investigated as a cause. Exertional ankle-brachial index (EABI) and dynamic PA ultrasound imaging may be suitable to screen for this syndrome of “functional” popliteal entrapment, but neither has been rigorously studied.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Clinical paper Source Type: research