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Delayed Acute Ischemia as a Consequence of Multi-Ligament Injury of the Left Knee Following a Motorcycle Accident

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Motorcycle accidents can cause complex orthopedic and vascular injuries, posing diagnostic and treatment challenges. We present a case of a 34-year-old Albanian man with a multi-ligament knee injury and arterial thrombosis in his left leg following a motorcycle accident. The patient initially received conservative care but developed severe leg pain, coldness, and numbness, prompting urgent vascular imaging. Imaging confirmed popliteal artery thrombosis, necessitating surgical intervention. This case highlights the severe complications of motorcycle accidents, emphasizing the need for prompt vascular injury detection and a multidisciplinary approach in trauma management. Early recognition and timely intervention are crucial to prevent long-term morbidity and to optimize recovery. Further research is needed to improve diagnostic and treatment strategies for vascular complications in such injuries.

Source: Journal of Endovascular Resuscitation and Trauma Management

DOI: 10.26676/jevtm.32077

Authors: Laura Leci Tahiri, Lisa Tahiri

Institutions: University Clinical Center of Kosovo, University of Prishtina

Language: English

Topic: Vascular Procedures and Complications

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4406761018

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