Introduction Iatrogenic and traumatic injuries to the femoral and saphenous nerves, and their
branches are uncommon but can be a cause of clinically pertinent lower limb dysfunction …

Background The “Adductor canal syndrome” has been described as an unusual cause of
acute arterial occlusion inside the Hunter's canal in young sportsmen. It may also produce a …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine the location where the femoral artery
contacts the vastus medialis at the adductor tendon hiatus, which is important when using …

Introduction Effective management of postoperative pain in total knee arthroplasty (TKA)
poses a significant challenge for surgeons. Achieving rapid recovery without pain and …

The sciatic nerve block in the popliteal fossa is a popular lower extremity block for below-
knee surgeries. Here the sciatic nerve is targated at or just above the point of its divergence …

Abstract Knowledge of anatomical variations is important so as to avoid potential iatrogenic
injury or misdiagnosis on imaging. Here we report an unusual finding and relationship …

Aneurysms are associated with significant complications if not diagnosed and managed
appropriately. Popliteal arterial aneurysms are the most common peripheral aneurysm, and …

Aim To perform an in-depth review of the safe vascular corridor around the femur in order to
decrease possible vascular injury. Background Despite regular use of half pins in the femur …

Background: The proximity of the popliteal vessels in the distal femur may increase the risk
of iatrogenic vascular injury during cerclage wiring. In this study, the closest location and …

Background and Objectives: The proximity of the popliteal vessels in the distal femur may
increase the risk of iatrogenic vascular injury during cerclage wiring. In this study, the closest …