Popliteal pseudoaneurysm after arthroscopic posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
van Dorp KB, Breugem SJ, Driessen MJ. Popliteal pseudoaneurysm after arthroscopic posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Knee Surg Relat Res. 2014 Sep;26(3):187-9
Abstract
This report presents the case of a 30-year-old motocross (BMX) cyclist with a third-degree posterior cruciate ligament rupture. The technique used for reconstruction was the transtibial single-bundle autologous hamstring technique. Unfortunately, the procedure was complicated by a popliteal pseudoaneurysm, which was located in line with the tibial canal. The pseudoaneurysm was treated with an end-to-end anastomosis and the patient recovered without further complaints. In this case, the popliteal artery was damaged most probably by the edge of the reamer or the guide wire during removal. Vascular complications can be limb- and life-threatening. This case report aims to increase the awareness of this serious complication with a review of the literature.
KEYWORDS
Arthroscopic reconstruction; Popliteal pseudoaneurysm; Posterior cruciate ligament
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