2020
DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2020.02.003
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Superficial femoral artery pseudoaneurysm, compartment syndrome, and deep vein thrombosis after total knee arthroplasty

Abstract: Vascular injuries after total knee arthroplasty are highly infrequent, especially in the femoral artery. These lesions can cause severe damage. Early diagnosis is important to prevent catastrophic complications (such as loss of limb) and to offer adequate treatment. This study reports a patient with femoral artery injury of unknown etiology after total knee arthroplasty. Progressive and insidious symptoms from deep vein thrombosis to compartment syndrome made management even more challenging, requiring amputat… Show more

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“…It affects about 250 million people worldwide, and the global prevalence rate is 3.8% [2]. The World Health Organization (WHO) lists it as an important factor affecting health status, which is one of the most common causes of disability in middle-aged and elderly patients [3]. At present, the pathogenesis of KOA is not clear, which may be related to age, obesity, inflammation, trauma, and genetic factors.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…It affects about 250 million people worldwide, and the global prevalence rate is 3.8% [2]. The World Health Organization (WHO) lists it as an important factor affecting health status, which is one of the most common causes of disability in middle-aged and elderly patients [3]. At present, the pathogenesis of KOA is not clear, which may be related to age, obesity, inflammation, trauma, and genetic factors.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%