Functional popliteal artery entrapment syndrome: A poorly understood and often missed diagnosis that is frequently mistreated William D. Turnipseed, MD Journal of Vascular Surgery Volume 49, Issue 5, Pages 1189-1195 (May 2009) DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2008.12.005 Copyright © 2009 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 1 A, This angiogram demonstrates medial deviation of the popliteal artery with neutral positioning. B, Focal impingement of the popliteal artery occurs with forced plantar flexion. C, The left side shows an aberrant muscular band separating the popliteal artery. The right side demonstrates normal artery and vein position. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2009 49, 1189-1195DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2008.12.005) Copyright © 2009 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 2 A, Normal arterial positioning is demonstrated with neutral positioning. B, Long segment lateral displacement and compression of lateral displacement and compression of the neurovascular bundle occurs with forced plantar flexion. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2009 49, 1189-1195DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2008.12.005) Copyright © 2009 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig 3 Decision flow chart for treatment in patients who present with atypical calf claudication. ABI, Ankle-brachial index; MRA, magnetic resonance angiography. Journal of Vascular Surgery 2009 49, 1189-1195DOI: (10.1016/j.jvs.2008.12.005) Copyright © 2009 Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions