Knee Surgery and Vascular Lesion: Cases Series and Literature Review

Stefano Rigotti¹, Luca Garriboli², Gianluca Piovan¹, Daniele Screpis¹, Antonio Jannello², Claudio Zorzi¹

¹Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department, Ospedale Sacro Cuore Negrar, Verona, Italy.
²Vascolar Surgery Department, Ospedale Sacro Cuore Negrar, Verona, Italy.

DOI: 10.4236/oalib.1101096                

Abstract

Iatrogenic vascular injuries to the knee in orthopedic surgery are a major concern for surgeons and a major problem for patients. They are fortunately rare, but it is equally difficult to process. The first decisions taken as soon as you confirm the diagnosis are the most important for the patient’s recovery. We did a review of the cases in our center where they were present simultaneously in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

Keywords

Knee Arthroplsty, Vascular Lesion, Knee Surgery, Vascular Complication

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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