Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 11, Issue 6 , Pages 723-726, December 1995

Popliteal artery injury complicating arthroscopic meniscectomy

  • David Potter, M.B., Ch.B., F.R.C.S.

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to David Potter, M.B., Ch.B., F.R.C.S., Room 114, Department of Vascular Surgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2JF, United Kingdom.
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  • Wyn Morris-Jones, M.D., M.Ch., F.R.C.S.

Department of Vascular Surgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom

Abstract 

We describe two patients who sustained serious vascular complications following arthroscopic lateral meniscectomy. Such injuries are rarely encountered or reported in the literature and, as such, the potential catastrophic sequelae of this particular complication of arthroscopy may be underestimated. Investigation of suspected popliteal artery injuries is outlined and the need for a high index of suspicion and early referral to a vascular surgeon is stressed.

Keywords:  Arthroscopic surgery, Knee, Complications, Vascular injury, Angiography

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PII: 0749-8063(95)90117-5

Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 11, Issue 6 , Pages 723-726, December 1995

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