Popliteal entrapment syndrome.
A systematic review of the literature and case presentation
Review article, 141 - 148
doi: 10.11138/mltj/2014.4.2.141
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Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) is rare in young adults. Claudication of the young patient, which is often overlooked, is a very rare symptom for orthopedic surgeons. In elder patients, the physician might expect atherosclerotic claudication, however in young patients, popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) should be considered as a possibility in the cases of claudication.
Here, an unusual presentation of an uncommon disease that is not widely known by orthopedic surgeons is reported.
Here, an unusual presentation of an uncommon disease that is not widely known by orthopedic surgeons is reported.
KEY WORDS: tendons, circulation, lower limb surgery, muscles, contact sports, popliteal artery.