Complete tibial nerve lesion secondary to postoperative popliteal pseudoaneurysm following anterior cruciate ligament arthroscopic reconstruction: A series of two patients
Luana Caroline Miantti Ghellere Bonfim,
Matthias E. Sporer,
Laura Poeta
et al.
Abstract:Background:
Complications following arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) are rare, but injuries to the popliteal artery can occur. Popliteal pseudoaneurysms are a potential complication and can cause significant morbidity if not diagnosed and treated promptly.
Cases Description:
We describe the cases of two patients who developed nerve injuries following arthroscopic ACLR, with subsequent diagnosis of a popliteal pseudoaneurysm. The peroneal nerve recovered spontaneously in both ca… Show more
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