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TOPOGRAPHIC AND ANATOMICAL APPROACHES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROTECTION SYSTEM OF THE POPLITEAL ARTERY DURING ARTHROSCOPIC POSTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT PLASTY
- Authors: Kuznetsov I.A.1, Fomin N.F.2, Shulepov D.A.1
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Affiliations:
- Vreden Russian Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics
- Kirov Military Medical Academy
- Issue: Vol 18, No 4 (2012)
- Pages: 26-32
- Section: Clinical studies
- URL: https://journal.rniito.org/jour/article/view/281
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.21823/2311-2905-2012--4-26-32
- ID: 281
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine relationships between bone elements of the knee and popliteal artery. Type of study: anatomy and clinical. Materials and methods consist of 12 cadaveric knees, 14 MRI of the knee, 59 arteriograms of lower extremity 6 of cadaveric knees were x-rayed in the axial and sagittal planes at each of 3 flexion angles (180°, 130° and 90°) to determine the distance between posterior cruciate ligament and popliteal artery. During the study was also measured lengths of bone tunnels for arthroscopy posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Was fined, that in 100% of cases popliteal artery was in lateroposition (form 1 to 6 mm). The maximal distance between posterior cruciate ligament and popliteal artery were noted at flexion 90°. The length of the tibial tunnel was in a range from 63 to 78 cm, femoral - from 38 to 47 mm. Methods aimed at reducing risk of popliteal artery injury are offered.
About the authors
I. A. Kuznetsov
Vreden Russian Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics
Author for correspondence.
Email: smithsport@mail.ru
Russian Federation
N. F. Fomin
Kirov Military Medical Academy
Email: fominmed@mail.ru
Russian Federation
D. A. Shulepov
Vreden Russian Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics
Email: shulepov@front.ru
Russian Federation
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