Geniculate arterial pseudoaneurysm formation following trauma and elective orthopaedic surgery to the knee: 2 case reports and a review of the literature

Authors

  • Aidan Shaw
  • A B Stephen
  • J N Lund
  • P Bungay
  • M DeNunzio

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v3i3.42

Keywords:

pseudoaneurysm, peripheral, coil, embolisation, orthopaedic, trauma

Abstract

Arterial pseudoaneurysm formation of the genicular vessels following orthopaedic surgery to the knee is an extremely rare occurrence. Here we report the successful management of two cases as a complication of total knee arthroplasty and a tibial interlocking nail, utilising coil embolisation by interventional radiological techniques and negating the need for further surgery. To our knowledge this is one of the few reported cases of pseudoaneurysms of the descending genicular artery secondary to drain placement and only the second following tibial interlocking nail placement.

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Published

2009-03-01

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 3 (2009)

Section

Interventional Radiology

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