What injury can occur in the popliteal fossa?

What injury can occur in the popliteal fossa?

Popliteal artery injury is mainly associated with high energy injury, including knee dislocation and complex tibial plateau fractures or supracondylar femur fractures. Delay in its diagnosis is the leading cause of amputation in this limb-threatening injury.

What does a Popliteus injury feel like?

Popliteus Strain and/or Tendinopathy Symptoms Pain is usually worse when walking downhill, with stairs and when running. The area behind the knee is often swollen and tender to the touch, and there may be a crackling sound with movement if the tendon is involved.

How do you treat a Popliteus injury?

Medical Management. The treatment for popliteus tendinopathy includes rest, ice application, elevation, an elastic wrap, physical therapy, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication for pain, such as aspirin or ibuprofen.

What happens when the popliteal artery is damaged?

Long-term pressure on the popliteal artery can cause the artery to narrow (stenosis), causing pain and cramping with just slight activity, such as walking. In severe cases or when undiagnosed, the nerves and muscles in the leg can become damaged. Blood clots may occur in the lower leg (deep vein thrombosis).

Can you tear your popliteal fossa?

The popliteus muscle functions as a dynamic internal rotator of the tibia. For this reason rupture of the popliteus muscle is usually associated with acute of the chronic posterolateral instability of the knee. The isolated rupture of the popliteus tendon musculotendinous unit is an uncommon injury.

How long does it take for a Popliteus to heal?

Ignoring the pain and continuing to exercise can cause the inflammation to get worse. With time, scar tissue may form. This may make it painful to exercise forever. It may take weeks to fully recover from tendinitis.

How long does it take for the Popliteus muscle to heal?

What is popliteal fossa?

The Popliteal Fossa is a diamond-shaped space behind the knee joint. It is formed between the muscles in the posterior compartments of the thigh and leg. This anatomical landmark is the major route by which structures pass between the thigh and leg.

Can you feel popliteal artery?

The pulsation will feel like a heartbeat, usually steady and even in nature. Sometimes you may have to press very deep into the popliteal fossa to feel the pulse. Some people have a lot of tissue on the back of their knee. Note if you feel any other masses or weakened areas of tissue, such as a potential aneurysm.

How long does a popliteus tear take to heal?

Does a popliteus tendon tear require surgery?

The high frequency of popliteus musculotendinous ruptures or avulsions in association with other lateral and posterolateral ligamentous knee injuries has been reported previously. In these cases, surgical reconstruction is necessary to prevent acute or chronic posterolateral instability.