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Normal pedal pulses in a popliteal artery thrombosis after a trampoline-associated knee dislocation: a case report.
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PMID:  21068174     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In lower extremity trauma, it is routine to check the neurovascular status of the affected limb. Failure to recognise a vascular injury can have catastrophic consequences for the patient. The frequent observation of the distal pulses at regular intervals after a traumatic knee dislocation is absolutely mandatory for the early recognition and management of popliteal artery thrombosis. A limb-threatening complication of popliteal artery thrombosis occurring in association with a palpable dorsalis pedis pulse after a trampoline-related knee dislocation is reported here to emphasise some important teaching points. These lessons are a learning tool to help in the early recognition of the potential complications associated with such injuries and thus minimise their occurrence.
Authors:
Z Harb; A Harb; Ishan Kammoona; C Huber
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-11-10
Journal Detail:
Title:  Emergency medicine journal : EMJ     Volume:  28     ISSN:  1472-0213     ISO Abbreviation:  Emerg Med J     Publication Date:  2011 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-03-25     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100963089     Medline TA:  Emerg Med J     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  330-1     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Trauma & Orthopaedics Core Surgical Trainee 2, West Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, Twickenham Road, Isleworth, Middlesex TW7 6AF, UK; ziadharb@doctors.net.uk.
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