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ArticleClinical case reports2025

Popliteal Artery Rupture: A Rare but Life-Threatening Complication of Total Knee Arthroplasty.

Yanna Willett, Gabrielle Meli, Paul Meli, Benjamin Lack, Katerina Benson, Panagiota Kitsantas, Charles H Hennekens

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Yanna WillettVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg Virginia USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2174-0585
Gabrielle MeliUniversity of Miami Miller School of Medicine Miami Florida USA.
Paul MeliOrthopedics Private Practice Fort Lauderdale Florida USA.
Benjamin LackCharles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton Florida USA.
Katerina BensonFlorida Atlantic University Boca Raton Florida USA.
Panagiota KitsantasDepartment of Population Health and Social Medicine Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton Florida USA.
Charles H HennekensCharles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton Florida USA.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Popliteal artery rupture is a rare but life-threatening complication of total knee arthroplasty. In order to prevent dangerous outcomes, such as amputation or death, immediate vascular intervention is needed. This case highlights the importance of intraoperative vigilance and prompt action to mitigate these risks.

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arthroplastykneepopliteal arteryreplacementvascular system injuries

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PMID39935650
PMCPMC11810618

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