A multidisciplinary approach to a complex case of lower limb trauma.

INTRODUCTION

Blunt trauma of the popliteal fossa is an uncommon cause of lower limb ischemia and it is associated with a high risk for limb loss.

REPORT: The case of a young man with anterior dislocation of the right knee joint causing post-traumatic popliteal artery occlusion and severe lower limb ischemia is reported.

DISCUSSION: To our knowledge we first report a multidisciplinary approach involving the vascular and plastic surgical teams to treat a wide soft tissue damage after a blunt injury to the popliteal artery.