Popliteal artery injury during posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Abstract

This study reports a case of popliteal artery injury during arthroscopic reconstruction of the posterior cruciate ligament. The evolution of the injury is described and comments are made regarding the anatomy of this artery and potential risks of this surgical technique. This study had the aims of alerting the medical community, especially knee surgeons, regarding a severe surgical complication and discussing the ways of preventing it.

Keywords

• Artéria poplítea
• Ligamento cruzado posterior
• Complicações intraoperatórias