J Knee Surg 2009; 22(3): 269-271
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1247761
Case Report

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Endovascular Coil Embolization of Pseudoaneurysm of a Branch of the Anterior Tibial Artery Following Total Knee Replacement

Rajeev Verma1 , Richard Seymour2 , Michael Hockings2
  • 1The Trauma and Orthopaedics Department, Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull
  • 2Torbay Hospital, Lawes Bridge, Torquay, United Kingdom
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Publication History

Publication Date:
14 January 2010 (online)

ABSTRACT

Arterial complications after total knee arthroplasty are rare. We report a unique case of traumatic pseudoaneurysm of a branch of the anterior tibial artery following total knee arthroplasty. The patient was successfully treated using endovascular methods.

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