Popliteal artery transection associated with a minimally displaced tibial plateau fracture: a case report and review of the literature
Abstract Background Poplital artery transection injury is potentially catastrophic, or even life-threatening. Severe traumas, including open fracture, gunshot, stabs, and knee dislocation and complex fracture of proximal tibia or distal femur, are the common causes of high rate of amputation due to...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-01-01
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Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-020-3089-8 |