A RETROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF THE CLINICAL SCENARIO AND OUTCOME OF THE TRAUMATIC POPLITEAL ARTERY INJURY IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE

Abstract

Injuries to the popliteal artery from blunt or penetrating trauma are routinely found in trauma centres. Early detection of the possibility of arterial injury is crucial for the limb salvage. Material and methods: We retrospectively reviewed the records of the patients who were managed for popliteal artery injury at our institution during the study period (2020-2022). 30 Patients were treated during the study period 2020-2022. Information extracted and analysed included demographic data, clinical presentation, physical examination, blood investigation, colour Doppler.