Popliteal Artery Injury After Arthroscopic Knee Surgery: A Retrospective Multicenter Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Popliteal artery injury is a rare but serious complication of arthroscopic knee surgery. The absence of comprehensive data and standardized guidelines underscores the urgent need for further investigation. This study examines the incidence, risk factors, management strategies, and long-term outcomes of popliteal artery injury in the context of arthroscopic knee procedures.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective cohort study utilizing data from 21 medical institutions in Hunan Province, China, from January 2018 to December 2022. We identified patients who underwent arthroscopic knee surgery and complained of postsurgical popliteal artery injury. Patients were followed up for 43.1 ± 13.23 months (ranging from 22 to 58 months). The primary outcome was joint function, wh

SUBMITTER: Xu Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11872355 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature