Peripheral Embolism due to Bone Entrapment of the Popliteal Artery after Valgus Osteotomy: A Case Report

The authors report on a case of arterial embolism caused by bone entrapment of the popliteal artery due to a protrusion of a hydroxyl-apatite wedge. The wedge had been placed 4 years earlier during the course of a valgus osteotomy procedure. Thrombolytic therapy was performed, and the wedge was remo...

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Published in:	Journal of vascular and interventional radiology Vol. 18; no. 5; pp. 677 - 680
Main Authors:	Rittig, Kilian, MD, Fenchel, Michael, MD, Greipel, Nora, MD, Häring, Hans-Ulrich, MD, Balletshofer, Bernd, MD
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 01-05-2007
Subjects:	Angiography Arterial Occlusive Diseases - diagnostic imaging Arterial Occlusive Diseases - etiology Arterial Occlusive Diseases - therapy Biocompatible Materials - adverse effects Durapatite - adverse effects Embolism Female Fibrinolytic Agents - administration & dosage Humans Infusions, Intra-Arterial Middle Aged Osteotomy - adverse effects Popliteal Artery Radiology Thrombolytic Therapy Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator - administration & dosage
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Summary:	The authors report on a case of arterial embolism caused by bone entrapment of the popliteal artery due to a protrusion of a hydroxyl-apatite wedge. The wedge had been placed 4 years earlier during the course of a valgus osteotomy procedure. Thrombolytic therapy was performed, and the wedge was removed. Because causes for arterial embolism vary, the knowledge of its underlying mechanism is necessary to avoid recurring events. Bone entrapment after knee surgery is a differential diagnosis that should be taken into account, even years after surgery.
ISSN:	1051-0443 1535-7732
DOI:	10.1016/j.jvir.2007.02.010